Make Real-World Connections Through Hands-On Physics
From kinematics to optics, Vernier sensors and software help your students connect the dots between the classroom and the real world. Our physics products enable student and educator success so that you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time teaching your students about the scientific principles of the world around them.
Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts
Investigate motion and force with a completely wireless system
The Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct Sensor Carts provides everything students need to explore kinematics, force, and acceleration—without extra wires or complicated setup. The Go Direct Sensor Cart has built-in sensors that measure position, velocity, acceleration, and force in real time. Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, students can collect and analyze data directly on their devices. Designed for flexibility, these carts work both on and off the track (available in 1.2 m or 2.2 m lengths) to support a variety of hands-on physics investigations.
1.2 m Track DTS-GDX $636
2.2 m Track DTS-GDX-LONG $748
Specifications:
- Position resolution: 0.25 mm, reported by default at 1 mm steps
- Force range: ±50 N
- Accelerometer range: ±160 m/s2
- Track length: 1.2 m or 2.2 m
Cart Fan
Explore Motion and Forces with a Constant, Adjustable Push
Easily add a constant force to your Dynamics Cart and Track System with the Cart Fan—perfect for hands-on investigations of kinematics and dynamics. Students can explore constant acceleration, variable mass, and changing thrust angles. Add up to three fans to adjust net force, test balanced vs. unbalanced forces, or explore Newton’s second law in action.
DTS-CFAN $89
Go Direct Acceleration Sensor
Capture motion anywhere—now with remote logging!
The Go Direct Acceleration Sensor features two acceleration ranges, a 3-axis gyroscope, an altimeter, and a channel for measuring the angle of its long axis. Now with remote data logging, students can collect and analyze precise motion data without Bluetooth® limitations—whether tracking forces on a roller coaster, launching a bottle rocket, or exploring real-world acceleration.
GDX-ACC $115
Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor
Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors
The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor makes it easy to explore pushes, pulls, and acceleration—whether in the classroom or out in the real world. With a built-in force sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis gyroscope, students can collect real-time data on a roller coaster, swing, or slide. Use it in a 3D vector force experiment by suspending one or two sensors from a ring stand, or investigate circular motion by whirling it on a string. With wireless connectivity, students can take physics exploration beyond the lab.
GDX-FOR $119
Hands-On Investigations for Your Classroom or Lab
- Investigate Newton’s third law by connecting the hooks of two force sensors with a rubber band.
- Use the force sensor to pull an object across a surface to measure frictional forces.
- Attach the force sensor to the Go Direct Centripetal Force
Apparatus to measure centripetal force and acceleration simultaneously. - Place sensors on Dynamics Carts to investigate forces and accelerations in collisions.
Go Direct Motion Detector
Measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects
The Go Direct Motion Detector accurately measures the position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects, detecting motion as close as 15 cm and as far away as 3.5 m. Its compact, wireless design makes data collection easy—without the hassle of tangled cables. Perfect for investigating kinematics, free fall, and collision experiments, this versatile sensor brings real-time motion analysis to your physics classroom.
GDX-MD $129
Hands-On Investigations for Your Classroom or Lab
- Study position, velocity, and acceleration of carts when mounted on a track.
- Match position or velocity graphs created in the Graphical Analysis® app.
- Analyze the effects of air resistance on falling coffee filters.
- Investigate simple harmonic motion by monitoring a mass on a spring.
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Go Direct Voltage Probe
Investigate both AC/DC circuits and electromagnetism
The Go Direct Voltage Probe combines a wide input voltage range and high precision, making it an excellent choice for lab investigations of both AC/DC circuits and electromagnetism. Use this differential probe to measure the voltage in simple circuits, or to study basic principles of electrochemical cells.
With a range of ±20 V, this system is ideal for use in “battery and bulb” circuits. Go Direct Voltage is capable of kHz sampling and mV resolution, so you can also use it to capture the electromagnetic field induced in a coil by a moving magnet.
GDX-VOLT $95
Hands-On Investigations for Your Classroom or Lab
- Measure potential difference at various places in series and parallel circuits.
- Investigate Ohm’s law in simple circuits.
- Measure the voltage across a capacitor in RC and RLC circuits.
- Explore Faraday’s law and induced EMFs in a coil of wire.
Go Direct Current Probe
Easily measure the electric currents in circuits
Simplify your experimental setup with the Go Direct Current Probe. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or wired via USB to your device. The wireless connection eliminates additional cables that can clutter the lab bench.
With two ranges available, students can measure both larger currents (±1 A) and smaller currents (±0.1 A), making it suitable for batteries and bulbs as well as small EMF currents due to changing magnetic fields. The attached alligator clip wires enable easy insertion into circuits.
GDX-CUR $99
Hands-On Investigations for Your Classroom or Lab
- Capture small currents like those produced by a magnet falling through a coil.
- Use in combination with the Go Direct Voltage Probe to investigate Ohm’s law or series and parallel circuits.
- Explore RC and RLC circuits.
Sensor Cart Physics E-book
Sensor Cart Physics features 23 guided-inquiry investigations. It provides a stimulating structure to explore introductory through AP-level concepts in kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, forces, and conservation of energy and momentum. The investigations make exclusive use of the Vernier Go Direct Sensor Cart.
HSB-SCP-E $45
Physics with Vernier E-book
Physics with Vernier includes 35 experiments in mechanics, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. This book has a wide variety of experiments for Motion Detectors, Force Sensors, Light Sensors, Magnetic Field Sensors, Microphones, Current & Voltage Probes, Photogates, Temperature Probes, and Accelerometers.
PWV-E $45
We are scientists, educators, and your team.
As you implement data-collection technology into your teaching, we’re here to support you! Looking to learn more about our physics products or have questions about ordering? Reach out to our team. As a former physics educator, Fran Poodry is here to answer your questions.
Fran Poodry
Director of Physics
"I really appreciated that Vernier is very supportive of schools. Your customer service is excellent, and we are very happy to use Vernier products in our labs."
Joy Nguyen
California State University, Monterey Bay