Impact Plate for Time-of-Flight Measurement
Product Code : SCL-PLE-10489
The Impact Plate for Time-of-Flight Measurement from Lab Glassware Manufacturer is a physics laboratory accessory that detects the landing or impact point of a moving projectile during motion and kinematics experiments.
Quick answer: The Impact Plate for Time-of-Flight Measurement is a projectile-motion accessory that signals the moment a moving object lands or strikes it, so that a connected timer or light-barrier system can record flight time for kinematics practicals. It is supplied as a standard physics lab accessory by Lab Glassware Manufacturer; no independent certification is claimed unless separately confirmed in writing.
| Specification | Detail |
| Product Name | Impact Plate for Time-of-Flight Measurement |
| Brand | Lab Glassware Manufacturer |
| Category | Physics Lab Equipment > Motion Timing Apparatus > Projectile Motion Accessory |
| Function | Detects projectile impact/landing point to trigger or stop a connected timer |
| Capacity | Not applicable; impact-detection accessory |
| Compatibility | Designed to be used with compatible timers, light barriers, or projectile apparatus |
| Intended Users | Schools, colleges, physics laboratories, STEM labs, laboratory technicians, distributors, and institutional buyers |
Setting Up Time-of-Flight Measurements in Projectile Experiments
In a typical projectile-motion practical, a launcher or throwing device releases a ball or similar object, and the impact plate is positioned at the expected landing point to register the moment of contact. When wired to a compatible Smart Timer or light-barrier setup, the impact signal can be used to stop the clock, giving students a measured flight time that can be compared against calculated values from projectile-motion equations. This accessory is commonly used alongside Throwing/Dropping Accessories for Throwing Devices and other launcher accessories in the same experiment series. Institutions setting up a full kinematics station should confirm cable and connector compatibility between the impact plate, the timer, and the launcher before ordering, since accessory interfaces can vary between apparatus generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the impact plate do in a projectile motion experiment?
It detects the moment a launched or dropped object lands or strikes it, sending a signal that a connected timer or light-barrier system can use to record flight time.
Related Products
Smart Timer — a compatible timing unit for recording projectile flight time.
Throwing/Dropping Accessories for Throwing Devices — launcher-side accessories used in the same projectile-motion setup.
Light Barrier Holder (2 pcs) — a complementary motion-timing accessory for kinematics practicals.
Request a Quote
For indicative pricing, export documentation, or tender-compliant quotations for the Impact Plate for Time-of-Flight Measurement, contact Lab Glassware Manufacturer via the Contact Us page or submit requirements through the Lab Tender page.
Last updated: September 2026
