The Accelerometer-5g probe can be used for a wide variety of experiments both indoor and outdoor. The Accelerometer-5g probe measures acceleration along the line marked by the arrow on the sensor. Accelerations are measured in m/s2 or g, 1g(9.8m/s2) is acceleration due to the gravity of earth’s surface. The Accelerometer-5g is affected by the gravity, and you can use this to calibrate probe. Also, it allows you to use the Accelerometer-5g as an Inclinometer to measure angles. When the position is changed from horizontal to vertical, its reading will change along with position 0~90°.

Suggested experiments
You can use the Accelerometer-5g for below experiments.
Measure the acceleration of moving objects as they roll down inclines.
Demonstrate a Newton’s second law with the Accelerometer and force sensor
when push the moving objects.
Mount the Accelerometer-5g on a mass that is hanging from a spring and measure
simple acceleration. If you have a force sensor, measure force and study the
relationship between force and acceleration.
Measure tilt of objects, since the Accelerometer senses the vertical component of
gravity.
Measure the acceleration of swing objects as a pendulum bob.

Technical Data
Range
Full Range : -4.8g ~ +4.8g (-47m/s2 ~ +47m/s2)
Available Range : -2g ~ +2g (-19.6m/s2 ~ +19.6m/s2)
Resolution : 3.9 mg (Using ScienceCube Interface, 12bit AD)
Frequency Response : 0 ~ 100Hz
Connection : ScienceCube Sensor Plug