Sensor Setup:
You may need to download VERNIER GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS from HERE
Open Vernier Graphical Analysis. Accept permissions (BlueTooth, etc)
Connect your GoDirect Force and Acceleration Sensor to your computer (be sure to check the serial number on the side of you Force Sensor.)
Laying the force sensor flat on the table 'ZERO' the sensor.
You will also want to 'Reverse' the direction.
Using a force sensor and a meter stick, measure the force (F) necessary to push the cart up the ramp at a constant velocity.
Measure the distance (d) to move the cart up the length of the ramp.
Change the angle of the ramp 5x and record the force 3x per angle.
For the three examples, what force and distance would you measure to determine the amount of energy in the system?