Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type
Product Specification Sheet
Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type
Model Number: MTM-48
The Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type from Micro Technologies is designed to demonstrate that the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion are independent. The apparatus consists of a wooden block approximately 190 × 58 × 30 mm fitted with a spring-loaded metal launching bar and trigger catch. Releasing the catch launches one steel ball horizontally while simultaneously allowing another ball to fall vertically. The apparatus is supplied with two steel balls and built-in storage recesses.
Product Specification
The Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type from Micro Technologies is a compact mechanics laboratory apparatus developed for demonstrating one of the fundamental concepts of projectile motion—the independence of horizontal and vertical motion.
The apparatus allows two steel balls to begin their motion at approximately the same instant. One ball is projected horizontally while the second is released to fall vertically.
This simultaneous action enables students to observe that horizontal velocity does not directly alter the vertical acceleration caused by gravity.
The apparatus consists of a wooden block measuring approximately 190 × 58 × 30 mm. A spring-loaded metal launching bar is incorporated into the assembly to provide the horizontal projection.
The launching mechanism is held by a trigger catch. When the catch is released, one steel ball drops vertically while the other is projected horizontally.
When the apparatus is properly positioned and operated under suitable laboratory conditions, students can compare the motion and impact timing of the two balls.
The experiment provides a practical demonstration that the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion can be analyzed independently.
For an ideal horizontal projectile, horizontal motion may be represented by:
Horizontal Distance = Horizontal Velocity × Time
while the vertical displacement due to gravity can be represented by:
Vertical Distance = ½gt²
where g represents gravitational acceleration and t represents time.
The horizontal ball possesses an initial horizontal velocity, whereas the vertically released ball does not. However, both are subjected to gravitational acceleration in the vertical direction after release.
This allows the apparatus to provide a clear experimental connection between theoretical equations and observable projectile behavior.
The setup is particularly useful for introducing students to two-dimensional motion, where horizontal motion occurs at approximately constant velocity while vertical motion is accelerated by gravity, neglecting air resistance.
Students can also use the apparatus as part of discussions involving trajectory, time of flight, horizontal range, gravitational acceleration and vector components of motion.
The wooden base incorporates storage recesses for the supplied steel balls, helping keep the components organized between experiments.
The complete apparatus is supplied with two steel balls, providing the components necessary for the simultaneous horizontal projection and vertical-drop demonstration.
Its compact construction makes the apparatus convenient for bench-top laboratory demonstrations and repeated student practical sessions.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type is suitable for mechanics and physics laboratories requiring a simple visual demonstration of projectile motion and gravitational effects.
Features
- Falling body type Projectile Apparatus
- Demonstrates projectile motion
- Demonstrates independent horizontal and vertical motion
- Wooden block construction
- Approx. 190 × 58 × 30 mm block size
- Spring-loaded metal launching bar
- Trigger catch mechanism
- Simultaneous ball release arrangement
- One ball projected horizontally
- One ball released vertically
- Two steel balls supplied
- Built-in ball storage recesses
- Compact bench-top configuration
- No electrical supply required
- Suitable for mechanics experiments
Benefits
- Clearly demonstrates independence of motion components
- Provides simultaneous horizontal and vertical motion
- Helps students visualize projectile-motion theory
- Supports study of gravitational acceleration
- Useful for explaining two-dimensional motion
- Simple trigger mechanism enables convenient operation
- Steel balls provide repeatable demonstration specimens
- Built-in storage reduces risk of misplaced components
- Compact design requires minimal laboratory space
- Suitable for repeated physics practicals
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type |
| Product Type | Projectile Motion Demonstration Apparatus |
| Base / Block Material | Wood |
| Approx. Block Dimensions | 190 × 58 × 30 mm |
| Launching Mechanism | Spring-Loaded Metal Bar |
| Release Mechanism | Trigger Catch |
| Horizontal Projectile | Steel Ball |
| Vertical Falling Body | Steel Ball |
| Steel Balls Supplied | 2 |
| Ball Storage | Recesses in Wooden Block |
| Motion Demonstrated | Horizontal & Vertical |
| Operation | Manual |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Primary Application | Projectile Motion |
| Use | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Applications
- Projectile motion experiments
- Falling body experiments
- Horizontal motion demonstrations
- Vertical motion demonstrations
- Independence of motion experiments
- Two-dimensional motion studies
- Gravity demonstrations
- Trajectory studies
- Time-of-flight concepts
- Horizontal range studies
- Vector motion demonstrations
- Mechanics laboratory practicals
- Physics laboratory experiments
Available Variants
Projectile Apparatus Falling Body Type, Horizontal Projectile Apparatus, Falling Body Projectile Apparatus, Projectile Motion Demonstrator, Horizontal and Vertical Motion Apparatus, Mechanics Lab Projectile Apparatus
SKU System
MT-PA-FB-Series
FAQs
What is the Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type used for?
It is used to demonstrate that the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion can be treated independently.
How does the apparatus demonstrate projectile motion?
When the trigger is released, one steel ball falls vertically while another is simultaneously projected horizontally, allowing their motions to be compared.
What are the dimensions of the wooden block?
The wooden block measures approximately 190 × 58 × 30 mm.
How is the horizontal ball launched?
A spring-loaded metal launching bar projects the steel ball horizontally when the trigger catch is released.
How many steel balls are supplied?
The apparatus is supplied with two steel balls.
Does the apparatus have storage for the balls?
Yes. Storage recesses are incorporated into the wooden block for the supplied steel balls.
What physics concepts can be studied with this apparatus?
It can support experiments involving projectile motion, horizontal and vertical motion, gravitational acceleration, trajectory, time of flight and two-dimensional motion.
Does horizontal velocity affect gravitational acceleration?
In the idealized projectile-motion model, the horizontal component of velocity does not change the vertical acceleration due to gravity.
Does the apparatus require electricity?
No. It is a manually operated mechanical apparatus and requires no electrical supply.
Where can this Projectile Apparatus be used?
It is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories, colleges, universities and scientific teaching facilities.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Spring-loaded launching mechanism
- Simultaneous horizontal and vertical ball motion
- Two steel balls included
- Built-in storage recesses
- Compact wooden laboratory apparatus
- Suitable for projectile and falling-body studies
- Non-electrical operation
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Demonstrate the fundamentals of projectile motion, gravity and independent horizontal and vertical motion with the Projectile Apparatus – Falling Body Type from Micro Technologies. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk laboratory procurement, OEM supply and customized quotations.
