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438 Data Collection
7. Type a value for the independent variable.
8. Click OK.
The data point is plotted, and the current sensor value appears in the
center of the graph.
Note: If you selected the Averaging option, a countdown timer appears.
When the counter reaches zero, the system plots the average.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until you collect all of the desired data points.
10. Click Stop Collection .
The data set run is complete.
Collecting Photogate Timing Data
The Photogate Timing collection mode is available only when using the
Vernier Photogate sensor. This sensor can time objects that pass through the
gates or objects that pass outside of the gates.
1. Connect the Photogate sensor or sensors.
Sensor names are added to the sensor list automatically.
2. From the Experiment menu, select New Experiment.
This removes all data and restores all meter settings to their defaults.
3. From the Experiment menu, select Collection Mode > Photogate Timing.
4. Set the collection options.
5. Modify sensor settings as necessary.
6. Click Start Collection .
7. After the data has been collected, click Stop Collection .
The data set run is complete.