The Pasco Force Platform, used with a Pasco 850 interface, continuously measures force (up to 4400 N or 1000 pounds) applied by a person or object. You can use the Force Platform to measure the static weight of a person standing on it, or the dynamic vertical force involved in moving and jumping. It has the measurement range and strength to accommodate people of all sizes and the sensitivity to measure smaller forces such as the weight of a ball. Put the platform on the floor or tabletop to measure vertical force, or mount it on a wall to measure horizontal force. With the optional handle set, you can use the platform to measure both “pulling” and “pushing” force.

The Capstone graph below shows the force generated by a person jumping onto the platform and then getting off.