Acceleration Trolley Apparatus
Product Specification Sheet
Acceleration Trolley Apparatus
Model Number: MTM-76
The Acceleration Trolley Apparatus from Micro Technologies is designed to demonstrate that gravitational acceleration down an incline is independent of the falling mass. A two-wheeled trolley travels along an inclined overhead cable while different masses can be used for comparative experiments. The apparatus includes mounting hardware, approximately 10.8 m of cable and complete setup instructions. The trolley measures approximately 15 × 10 cm. Mass set and hanger are not included.
Product Specification
The Acceleration Trolley Apparatus from Micro Technologies is a mechanics laboratory apparatus designed for practical investigation of gravitational acceleration, inclined motion, force and mass relationships.
The apparatus provides a straightforward experimental arrangement for demonstrating that the acceleration of an object moving under gravity along a fixed incline is not directly determined by the object's mass.
The system uses a two-wheeled trolley designed to travel along an inclined overhead cable.
During an experiment, the cable is installed at a suitable inclination and the trolley is allowed to move along it under the influence of gravity.
The gravitational force acting on a body is:
F = mg
where:
F = Gravitational Force
m = Mass
g = Gravitational Acceleration
On an inclined path at an angle θ, the component of gravitational force acting parallel to the incline can ideally be expressed as:
F∥ = mg sin θ
Using Newton's Second Law:
F = ma
therefore:
ma = mg sin θ
and:
a = g sin θ
The mass m cancels from the equation. This demonstrates theoretically why, under ideal conditions, acceleration along a fixed inclined path is independent of the mass of the moving object.
The Acceleration Trolley Apparatus allows this relationship to be investigated experimentally.
Different masses can be added to the trolley, and students can compare the resulting motion while maintaining the same cable inclination.
This provides a useful practical demonstration of an important principle of mechanics: increasing the mass increases the gravitational force acting on the system, but it also increases its inertia proportionally.
The apparatus can also be used to discuss the practical influence of friction, rolling resistance and experimental uncertainty, which may cause measured values to differ slightly from ideal theoretical predictions.
The trolley runs on two wheels, providing guided movement along the overhead cable.
The supplied cable has an approximate length of 10.8 metres, providing a substantial experimental path for observing and measuring trolley motion.
The trolley itself measures approximately 15 × 10 cm.
Mounting hardware is supplied with the apparatus to facilitate installation of the inclined cable arrangement.
Full operating and setup instructions are also included.
The apparatus can be combined with suitable mass sets, mass hangers and timing equipment for expanded quantitative experiments.
According to the supplied configuration, the mass set and hanger are not included and should be obtained separately when required.
Students can use suitable timing methods to compare the trolley's travel time over known distances with different mass configurations.
This makes the apparatus useful for experiments involving acceleration, gravity, inclined motion, Newton's Second Law and mass independence of gravitational acceleration.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Acceleration Trolley Apparatus provides a practical solution for physics and mechanics laboratories requiring a large-scale and visually clear acceleration experiment.
Features
- Acceleration Trolley Apparatus
- Two-wheeled trolley design
- Runs along an inclined overhead cable
- Demonstrates gravitational acceleration
- Supports mass-comparison experiments
- Approx. 10.8 m cable supplied
- Approx. trolley size of 15 × 10 cm
- Mounting hardware included
- Suitable for inclined-motion studies
- Supports Newton's Second Law experiments
- Useful for gravity investigations
- Allows additional masses to be used
- Large experimental travel path
- Full setup instructions included
- Mechanical operation
Benefits
- Demonstrates that acceleration on a fixed gravitational incline is theoretically independent of mass
- Provides a clear visual experiment
- Long cable provides an extended motion path
- Different trolley masses can be compared
- Helps connect Newton's Second Law with gravitational motion
- Supports quantitative acceleration measurements
- Useful for discussing force, mass and inertia
- Allows comparison between theoretical and experimental results
- Mounting hardware simplifies experimental setup
- Requires no powered drive system
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Acceleration Trolley Apparatus |
| Product Type | Gravity & Acceleration Apparatus |
| Trolley Type | Two-Wheeled |
| Trolley Path | Inclined Overhead Cable |
| Cable Length | Approx. 10.8 m |
| Trolley Size | Approx. 15 × 10 cm |
| Mounting Hardware | Included |
| Additional Mass Loading | Supported |
| Primary Experiment | Gravitational Acceleration |
| Inclined Motion Studies | Supported |
| Mass Comparison | Supported |
| Newton's Second Law Studies | Supported |
| Operation | Mechanical |
| Setup Instructions | Included |
| Mass Set | Not Included |
| Mass Hanger | Not Included |
| Use | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Set Components
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Two-Wheeled Trolley | 1 No. |
| Overhead Cable | Approx. 10.8 m |
| Mounting Hardware | Included |
| Setup Instructions | Included |
| Mass Set | Not Included |
| Mass Hanger | Not Included |
Applications
- Gravitational acceleration experiments
- Inclined motion investigations
- Acceleration versus mass experiments
- Newton's Second Law demonstrations
- Gravity and motion studies
- Force and mass investigations
- Dynamics experiments
- Uniformly accelerated motion studies
- Trolley motion experiments
- Mechanics laboratory practicals
- Experimental mechanics demonstrations
- Physics laboratory experiments
Available Variants
Acceleration Trolley Apparatus, Gravity Acceleration Trolley, Inclined Cable Trolley Apparatus, Gravitational Motion Apparatus, Dynamics Acceleration Trolley, Physics Lab Acceleration Trolley
SKU System
MT-ATA-Series
FAQs
What is the Acceleration Trolley Apparatus used for?
It is primarily used to demonstrate and investigate gravitational acceleration along an inclined path and its relationship with mass.
What is the main concept demonstrated by the apparatus?
The apparatus demonstrates that, under ideal conditions and at a fixed inclination, gravitational acceleration along the incline is independent of the mass of the moving trolley.
How does the trolley move?
The two-wheeled trolley travels along an inclined overhead cable under the influence of gravity.
What is the length of the supplied cable?
The apparatus includes approximately 10.8 metres of cable.
What is the approximate size of the trolley?
The trolley measures approximately 15 × 10 cm.
Can additional masses be used with the trolley?
Yes. Additional masses can be used to compare the trolley's acceleration under different mass conditions.
Is mounting hardware included?
Yes. The apparatus is supplied with the necessary mounting hardware for the intended experimental setup.
Is the mass set included?
No. The mass set is not supplied with the standard apparatus.
Is a mass hanger included?
No. The mass hanger is not included and should be ordered separately if required.
Are setup instructions provided?
Yes. The apparatus is supplied with full setup instructions.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Two-wheeled trolley configuration
- Approx. 10.8 m experimental cable
- Mounting hardware included
- Suitable for comparative mass experiments
- Demonstrates gravitational acceleration clearly
- Supports Newton's Second Law investigations
- Suitable for physics and mechanics laboratories
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Investigate gravitational acceleration, inclined motion and the relationship between mass and acceleration with the Acceleration Trolley Apparatus from Micro Technologies. With its two-wheeled trolley, long experimental cable and mounting hardware, the apparatus provides an effective setup for practical mechanics investigations. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk laboratory procurement, OEM supply and customized quotations.
