Thanks for all the information! It has been really useful, especially the PCB website. I would be using the sensor more as a switch to trigger the next action and just need the step response, rather than an exact and repeatable voltage.
I want to make sure that I get a sensor with the correct...
I have no experience with shock sensors and am looking for some insight. The ones I have found say a range in g's (example - range: 10,000g) and then give a maximum value. I was wondering if the range would be similar to a minimum that the sensor is able to read or how close to the given range I...
That applet is really helpful. Thanks!
What formula is it using to calculate the tangential force? I thought it was F=mg*sin(theta) but their maximum force always seems to be somewhat higher than that, especially at larger angles.
Thanks for all the help! I think I am beginning to get a better picture of what is happening theoretically. (I was never good at circular motion.)
On a practical basis: My mass is not spherical, so it cannot impact at the center of percusion (or I can't ensure that it does, in any case) and...
I am looking for a way to calculate the stopping force for a pendulum but have two problems here. Number one is that I can not find any information on a (non-experimental) way of calculating the force a pendulum would have if you pulled against its direction of motion or put something in front...