Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus
Product Specification Sheet
Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus
Model Number: MTM-57
The Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus from Micro Technologies provides a visual demonstration of the effect of gravity on projectile motion. A spring-powered gun launches a projectile toward a model monkey, while an electromagnet releases the monkey at the instant the projectile is fired. Both begin falling vertically under gravity at the same rate, allowing the projectile to intercept the falling target. The apparatus includes a table-clamp mounting plate and may also be used as a trajectory apparatus. A suitable support stand and low-voltage battery are required separately.
Product Specification
The Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus from Micro Technologies is a classic mechanics laboratory apparatus designed to illustrate the relationship between gravity, projectile motion and independent horizontal and vertical components of motion.
The apparatus provides a memorable visual experiment in which a projectile is aimed directly at a suspended model monkey.
A spring-powered gun is used to launch a small projectile toward the target. The monkey is held in position by a battery-operated electromagnet.
When the projectile is fired, an electrical arrangement releases the electromagnet at approximately the same instant, causing the monkey to begin falling.
The projectile and the monkey are therefore both acted upon by gravity simultaneously.
Although the projectile travels toward the monkey with a horizontal component of velocity, both the projectile and target accelerate downward at approximately the same rate due to gravity.
As a result, when the gun is initially aimed directly at the monkey, the projectile can still intercept the falling target.
The experiment provides a striking demonstration that the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion can be treated independently under idealized conditions.
Vertical displacement due to gravity can be expressed as:
y = ½gt²
where:
y = Vertical displacement
g = Acceleration due to gravity
t = Time
Both the monkey and projectile experience essentially the same downward gravitational acceleration after release.
The projectile additionally has horizontal velocity, but this does not remove the downward acceleration caused by gravity.
This demonstration helps address a common misconception that a projectile should be aimed above or below a falling target simply because the target begins moving downward.
The apparatus makes the principle easy to observe because the monkey and projectile are designed to fall at the same gravitational rate while the projectile simultaneously moves horizontally toward the target.
The system incorporates an electromagnetic target-release mechanism, providing coordinated release when the projectile is launched.
The apparatus also includes a table-clamp mounting plate, enabling it to be attached securely to a suitable laboratory setup.
A compatible support stand is required for complete experimental arrangement and is not included.
A suitable low-voltage battery is also required for operation of the electromagnet and is not supplied with the apparatus.
In addition to the Monkey and Hunter demonstration, the apparatus may be used as a trajectory apparatus, extending its usefulness to broader projectile-motion investigations.
Students can use suitable experimental setups to investigate projectile trajectories, gravitational acceleration, falling bodies, horizontal motion and two-dimensional motion.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus is suitable for physics and mechanics laboratories requiring an engaging practical demonstration of projectile motion under gravity.
Features
- Classic Monkey and Hunter demonstration
- Demonstrates projectile motion under gravity
- Spring-powered projectile launcher
- Model monkey target
- Battery-operated electromagnet
- Coordinated target-release mechanism
- Projectile and target fall simultaneously
- Demonstrates independent motion components
- Table-clamp mounting plate included
- Can also be used for trajectory studies
- Clear visual mechanics demonstration
- Suitable for repeated laboratory experiments
- Support stand required separately
- Low-voltage battery required separately
Benefits
- Provides a memorable demonstration of projectile motion
- Clearly illustrates the effect of gravity on moving bodies
- Helps explain independent horizontal and vertical motion
- Simultaneous release makes the principle easy to observe
- Electromagnetic arrangement improves experimental coordination
- Useful for correcting misconceptions about projectile trajectories
- Can also support general trajectory experiments
- Suitable for instructor-led demonstrations
- Connects mathematical projectile theory with visual observation
- Useful for mechanics and dynamics laboratories
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus |
| Product Type | Gravity & Projectile Motion Demonstrator |
| Projectile Launcher | Spring Powered |
| Target | Model Monkey |
| Target Suspension | Electromagnet |
| Electromagnet Operation | Battery Operated |
| Target Release | Synchronized with Projectile Launch |
| Projectile Motion | Horizontal + Vertical |
| Target Motion | Vertical Fall |
| Mounting | Table-Clamp Mounting Plate |
| Trajectory Experiments | Supported |
| Support Stand | Required, Not Included |
| Battery | Required, Not Included |
| Primary Application | Gravity & Projectile Motion |
| Use | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Applications
- Monkey and Hunter experiment
- Projectile motion demonstrations
- Effect of gravity on projectiles
- Horizontal and vertical motion studies
- Independent motion component experiments
- Falling-body demonstrations
- Projectile trajectory studies
- Two-dimensional motion experiments
- Gravitational acceleration demonstrations
- Mechanics laboratory practicals
- Dynamics experiments
- Physics laboratory demonstrations
Available Variants
Monkey and Hunter Apparatus, Monkey and Hunter Demonstration, Gravity and Projectile Motion Apparatus, Projectile Target Demonstrator, Falling Target Projectile Apparatus, Physics Lab Monkey Hunter Experiment
SKU System
MT-MHD-Series
FAQs
What is the Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus used for?
It is used to demonstrate the effect of gravity on projectile motion and show that horizontal and vertical components of motion can be analyzed independently.
How does the Monkey and Hunter experiment work?
A projectile is aimed at a suspended model monkey. When the projectile is fired, the electromagnet releases the monkey so both the target and projectile begin falling under gravity simultaneously.
Why does the projectile hit the falling monkey?
Both the projectile and monkey experience approximately the same downward gravitational acceleration. The projectile therefore drops from its original line of sight while the monkey falls by a corresponding amount.
How is the projectile launched?
The apparatus uses a spring-powered gun or launcher to fire the projectile.
How is the monkey held before the experiment?
The model monkey is supported by a battery-operated electromagnet.
Does the monkey release automatically when the projectile is fired?
The apparatus is designed so that firing the projectile de-energizes the electromagnet, releasing the monkey at approximately the same time.
Can the apparatus be used for trajectory experiments?
Yes. The apparatus may also be used as a trajectory apparatus for suitable projectile-motion investigations.
Is a mounting arrangement included?
A table-clamp mounting plate is included with the apparatus.
Is the support stand included?
No. A suitable support stand is required separately.
Is the battery included?
No. A suitable low-voltage battery is required but is not supplied with the apparatus.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Effective gravity and projectile demonstration
- Spring-powered launching mechanism
- Electromagnetic target-release system
- Table-clamp mounting arrangement
- Suitable for trajectory experiments
- Helps visualize two-dimensional motion
- Suitable for physics and mechanics laboratories
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM requirements supported
Call to Action
Make gravity and projectile motion easier to visualize with the Monkey and Hunter Demonstration Apparatus from Micro Technologies. Its synchronized falling-target and projectile arrangement provides an engaging demonstration of independent horizontal and vertical motion. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk laboratory procurement, OEM supply and customized quotations.
