Accelerometer (Alan Kodel)

Author

Alan Kodel-Vaughn Next Century Learning Center.

Sensor / Probe

Describe the capabilities of the app or probe. Explain how it works and the sensors it uses.

When an accelerative force is applied to a smartphone microscopic crystals become stressed. A sensor then interprets the voltage coming from the crystals to determine the direction and speed of the phone.

Sample Investigation

Provide a sample investigation that you conducted using the data collected by the probe/app. Include independent variable, dependent variables, constants and controls.

Sample Data & Analysis and Interpretation

Provide sample data collected using this probe/app, analysis and interpretation

Photos

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