...Physics Lab Report Sample Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVE …………...……...………...............................3 | | CHAPTER 2 THEORY …………………………………………………...4 | | CHAPTER 3 PROCEDURE ……………………………………………...7 | | CHAPTER 4 4.1 DATA TABLE ………………………………………...9 | | 4.2 GRAPH ………………………………………………..10 | | CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS …………………………………………………15 | | CHAPTER 6 ANSWERS AND COMMENTS …………………………..19 | | CHAPTER 7 CONCLUSION……………………….…………………….20 | | REFERENCES …………………………………………….21 | | LAB REPORT RUBRIC …………………………………..22 | | Chapter 1 Objective To determine the motion of the cart as it travels down the inverted ramp though the influence of gravitational attraction alone by plotting the velocity per unit-time graph. Chapter 2 Theory Motion: In physics, motion is a change in position of an object with respect to time. Motion is typically described in terms of velocity, acceleration, displacement, and time. Motion is observed by attaching a frame of reference to a body and measuring its change in position relative to another reference frame. A body which does not move is said to be at rest, motionless, immobile, stationary, or to have constant (time-invariant) position. An object's motion cannot change unless it is acted upon by a force, as described by Newton's first law. An object's momentum is directly related to the object's mass and velocity, and the total momentum of all objects in...
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...personal grade Introduction: The purpose of the lab is to study the effects due to magnetic fields in motion and also to determine the qualitative features of electromagnetic induction. Procedure: 1. For the Part 1 of the lab, a solenoid was connected to a galvanometer, as shown in the data and calculations. First, the North pole was inserted into the coil, then in the opposite direction, with the South Pole first. Then, the magnitude and sign of the deflection on the galvanometer was recorded in μAmps. Also, an exact sketch is made of the solenoid, the direction of the velocity, the induced magnetic field, the induced current and the magnetic polarity of the solenoid induced in provided in the data and calculations portion of the report. 2. The magnet was inserted again following step 1, but with a faster speed and everything sketched again. Then, The South pole was inserted first and step 1 followed again for both, slow and fast speed. 3. For Part II of the lab, an electromagnet was constructed with the power supply off. In this set up the primary coil had a larger diameter wire and...
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...Lab Report Format Data is collected in groups. Lab reports may be submitted individually or as a group. If the report is written by the group, all members must contribute to the report. Remember that good technical writing is terse. Organization and readability should be a priority, as you are communicating your work to others. Use proper English; you will be graded on your grammar and syntax. Finally, do not submit work with spelling errors – all of the software you are using has spell-check capability. Requirements • A word processor with the ability to format mathematical equations. Microsoft Word has an equation editor and is installed on all lab computers. • A spreadsheet capable of performing extended linear regression analysis. The LoggerPro application is capable of performing both linear and non-linear curve fitting, and is the best choice. Microsoft Excel is another alternative. Each section of the report is discussed briefly below. Be sure to look at the sample report to see a finished product (compare it with the original lab experiment handout). Word Processor Document (60 points) Cover Page (5 points) Include the number and title of the experiment, your name, class, section, the date the report was submitted, and the names of all lab partners who worked with you. Objective (5 points) This is the main objective of the experiment. This should be no more than 15 – 20 words. Theory (10 points) Present and explain each equation used in your analysis. This...
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...REPORT AIM The aim of this experiment is to: □ Explore the equations of uniform accelerated motion and investigate the relationship between displacement and time □ Determine the magnitude of deceleration due to friction. □ Assess the effect of mass on the car’s accelerated motion. DESIGN Hypothesis – A car moving in a straight line with a non-zero initial velocity will finally come to a rest as a result of friction, given that the car has no engine or external tractions. This motion can be considered as a uniform accelerated motion because: 1. The car is moving in a horizontal straight line so weight is cancelled by the normal reaction force from the ground. The only other force existed is the friction between the car and the surface therefore it will be equal to the net force 2. According to the formula Fr = μN, the amount of the friction depends on two factors: the friction coefficient and the normal reaction force, both of which are fixed. Therefore the amount of friction is constant throughout the motion 3. According to Newton’s Second Law F = ma, a constant net force will result in a uniform acceleration (deceleration). The acceleration is negative in this case as cars are slowing down to a rest. For convenience, this decelerated motion can be inverted into an equivalent motion in which the car is acceleration from rest. It should follow the equation of x = ut + 1/2 at2, where x = distance traveled, u = 0 (seen as the initial velocity but actually is the...
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...Experiment 1: Mearsurement and Error Analysis Marcus Guerra Section 5 Differences The experiment run in class was identical to the procedure outlined in the lab manual. Data Diameter | Microm. | Caliper | Length | Yard Stick | Mass | Triple B | 1 | 6.36mm | 6mm | 1 | 60cm | 1 | 168.3g | 2 | 6.36mm | 6mm | 2 | 60cm | 2 | 168.35g | 3 | 6.39mm | 6mm | 3 | 60cm | 3 | 168.4g | 4 | 6.3mm | 6mm | 4 | 60cm | 4 | 168.3g | 5 | 6.34mm | 6mm | 5 | 60cm | 5 | 168.2g | 6 | 6.36mm | 6mm | 6 | 60cm | 6 | 168.3g | 7 | 6.3mm | 6mm | 7 | 60cm | 7 | 168.4g | 8 | 6.3mm | 6mm | 8 | 60cm | 8 | 168.35g | 9 | 6.3mm | 6mm | 9 | 60cm | 9 | 168.2g | 10 | 6.31mm | 6mm | 10 | 60cm | 10 | 168.35g | Calculations Discussion The purpose of this experiment was to measure the copper rod and find the error in the measurements. The standard deviation from length, diameter, and mass were 0, .0819, and .041 respectively. The measurement for length was probably the least precise measurement taken. We used a meter stick, but kept getting the same measurement, probably due to the meter stick not being very precise. Lab questions 1-4 | Average | Std Dev | Length | 60cm | 0 | Diameter | 6.332 cm | 0.0819 | Mass | 168.315 | 0.041 | | | | Density | .089 kg/m3 | | 5. The uncertainty when calculating density could come from any value. The length of the rod was measured in cm with a meter stick. We could have used a much more precise instrument to...
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...Laboratory Report Guidelines Ryerson University Department of Physics Writing a strong lab report is a skill that often takes significant practice. Strong reports are: • structured in a clear and organized fashion. • as concise as possible, and yet sufficiently detailed that it does not omit any of the information required to fully communicate your work and results. Ideally, a lab report leaves any reader confident in the validity of the results, and with enough information that they could repeat the experiment. The evaluation of your report will be based on your ability to understand the goal of the experiment, your understanding of the applicable physical principles, your ability to perform the experiment attentively, and your ability to clearly communicate its results in a logical and coherent fashion. Report contents: 1. Title Page 2. Objective...
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...the many creative individuals who helped pave the way for radiology; from as early as first century Archimedes and his explanation on the reaction of solids to George Eastman who produced a patented roll of film. All of these discoveries and inventions helped give birth to the discovery of x-rays by Physicist, Wilhelm Roentgen. His discovery of a new kind of ray, spurred the age of modern physics and turned the world upside down in diagnostic medicine. Wilhelm Roetgen was born on March 27, 1845 in Lennnep, Germany. His parents were Fedrick and Charolette...
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...Sciences: Challenges in Measurements •Identify three (3) specific challenges to making direct measurements in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics, or earth science. Describe how scientists have utilized indirect forms of measure to overcome these challenges. 2. Choose two (2) of the most historically influential tools or techniques in the physical sciences. Explain how these techniques or tools work, and how they helped to advance our understanding of the physical sciences. Part 2: Procedures in the Physical Sciences: A Survey of Safety 3. Choose one (1) hazard associated with research in the physical sciences. Discuss how protective gear or equipment might be used to mitigate the hazard, as well as its efficacy. 4. Describe the ways in which advancements in the physical sciences might impact the safety of the global community. Assess any special considerations for regulating this research. Part 3: Documentation 5. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper use of in-text citations to credit your sources. Your report must follow these formatting requirements: •Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides;...
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...PHYSIC AL CONSTANTS CONSTANT Speed of light Elementary charge Electron mass Proton mass Gravitational constant Permeability constant Permittivity constant Boltzmann’s constant Universal gas constant Stefan–Boltzmann constant Planck’s constant Avogadro’s number Bohr radius SYMBOL c e me mp G m0 P0 k R s h 15 2p"2 NA a0 THREE-FIGURE VALUE 3.003108 m/s 1.60310219 C 9.11310231 kg 1.67310227 kg 6.67310211 N # m2/kg 2 1.2631026 N/A2 1H/m2 8.85310212 C 2/N # m2 1F/m2 1.38310223 J/K 8.31 J/K # mol 5.6731028 W/m2 # K4 6.63310234 J # s 6.0231023 mol21 5.29310211 m BEST KNOWN VALUE* 299 792 458 m/s (exact) 1.602 176 4871402 310219 C 9.109 382 151452 310231 kg 1.672 621 6371832 310227 kg 6.674 281672 310211 N # m2/kg 2 4p31027 (exact) 1/m0c2 (exact) 1.380 65041242 310223 J/K 8.314 4721152 J/K # mol 5.670 4001402 31028 W/m2 # K4 6.626 068 961332 310234 J # s 6.022 141 791302 31023 mol21 5.291 772 08591362 310211 m *Parentheses indicate uncertainties in last decimal places. Source: U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2007 values SI PREFIXES POWER 1024 1021 1018 1015 1012 109 106 103 102 101 100 1021 1022 1023 1026 1029 10212 10215 10218 10221 10224 THE GREEK ALPHABET PREFIX yotta zetta exa peta tera giga mega kilo hecto deca — deci centi milli micro nano pico femto atto zepto yocto SYMBOL Y Z E P T G M k h da — d c m μ n p f a z y Alpha ...
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...Week 3 Lab Research Report 1 Ciera M. Jimerson Professor Alisha A. Etheredge SCI-110 October 27, 2013 Once it was impossible to understand the composition of the smallest basic cells, until the invention of microscopes. Even with the tools that exist it is not always possible to safely do in a field that deals with atoms, particles, radiation, and unstable compounds. The technology in the area of physical science makes it very important on how much is learned and studied in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics and even earth sciences. There have been many advances that allow for direct measurements in the field of physics, there are many obstacles and challenges to making direct observations in many circumstances. Physics is the study of energy, matter and the interaction between the two, which are impossible to observe with the naked eye. One common thing the field studies is energy creation to non-particles, all of the most recent discoveries in subatomic particles and the origins of the universe have all creative methods to study things that are extremely tiny. This would be the first major challenge to making direct measurements in physics. To avoid this problem, physicist usually studies these particles indirectly through things like associated radiation, energy, or the displacement of other atoms and/or compounds. Every measurement made on atoms or subatomic particles has caused indirect measurements (Kross). There are certain measurement tools whose...
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...Lab Research Report SCI 110 January 27, 2014 Strayer University Lab Research Report Research in the physical sciences has often been limited by our abilities of safety observing and studying the phenomenon in question. Even before the thought of microscopes, it would have been impossible to comprehend the composition of the most basic cells. The exact issues are the current issues in the field of physical science today, but it’s particularly true in the world of physics. While new technologies exist to measure phenomenon, it is not always safe to do so in the field that deals with radiation, unstable compounds, particles and atoms. As a result, the technology that we have in the field of physics, but across the board in the physical science field of astronomy, chemistry, physics and earth science. Challenges in Measurements Over the years there have been many adventures that allow for direct measurements within the field of physics, there are still many obstacles and challenges to making direct observations. Physics is the study of energy and matter and the interaction between-both of which are impossible to observe with the naked eye. The first major challenge in making direct measurement in physics is the size of the particles being studied. To solve this issue, physicists study these particles indirectly through things like associated radiation, their energy, or the displacement of other atoms. Almost all measurements that have been made on atoms or...
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...POP! This is the explosion of a chemical.Hi my name is Alexiah Black from County Line Elementary School in Barrow County. Today I’m going tell you about being a General scientist. First, Laboratory experience throughout internships,fellowships or work study programs industry is useful. To be a scientist Chemists and materials scientists need at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field. Albert einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist best known for his General Theory of Relativity. concept of mass energy expressed by the famous equation, E=me2. He received the Nobel prize in 1921 “For his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of photoelectric. contributions to the...
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...Lab #1 Measurements 31 JAN 2013 Introduction In this experiment we will explore measurements, the uncertainty of measurements and the effects of the uncertainties on the quantities calculated from the measured values. In Part I: Reaction Time, we will measure reaction times by having one student drop a meter stick through the hands of a second student. The second student will grab hold of the meter stick when he perceives it to start moving. The starting distance will then be subtracted from the final distance and this will give us our total length that the meter stick dropped. This number will then be used in an equation to calculate the reaction time it took the second student to catch the meter stick. In Part II: Density of Objects, we will pick a metal cylinder and measure its length using a meter stick. Based off our measurements we will estimate the uncertainty of each measurement. Then we will take diameter and length measurements of the same cylinder using a vernier caliper. Based off our measurements we will estimate the uncertainty of each measurement. Then we will use the balance to take measurements of the mass of the cylinder. Based off our measurements we will estimate the uncertainty of each measurement. Data and Analysis Part I: Reaction Time Data: All pertinent data collected will be found on Data Sheet 1-2. Analysis Part I: 1. The reaction times (t) were calculated using the equation __________________ where s = the distance that...
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...The photo is of a 44.5 Newton (10 pounds) weight being lifted using the biceps brachii mucle of the arm. It is taken in the Rudolf Fitness Center at Gonzaga University. Many physics concepts come together in the simple motion of lifting a weight, even if its relatively lightweight. Each muscle in the arm must work individually in order to collectively achieve a motion. I will explain the torque produced by each muscle and how that contributes to the force and velocity needed to lift something. This motion also includes moment arms and vector addition to account for the forearm arm moving about the axis of rotation in the elbow. Physics can be used to calculate how much force the biceps generate to lift a certain amount of weight. This picture...
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...Physics Controlled Assessment – report To what extent can we accurately measure the force of gravity using classroom equipment? by Oliver McDonald Table of contents * Introduction * History * Theory * Initial method * Improvements to methodology * Final results * Analysis Our aim was to see how accurately we could measure the force of gravity using a number of methods to reduce the percentage error, getting it to the lowest percentage we could, using classroom equipment. What is a pendulum? A pendulum is something that hangs from a fixed point known as a pivot and, when it is pulled back then released, it swings by the force of gravity acting upon it which is given by the restoring force and the pendulum’s mass, which in turn causes it to oscillate about the equilibrium position. The weight that hangs from the pendulum is called a “bob”. Inertia describes the fact that something in motion will stay in motion and, thus, something that is at rest shall stay at rest. This applies to a pendulum and so by those means the pendulum continues to oscillate. History The following link shows how the Foucalt pendulum works - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Foucault_pendulum_animated.gif Initial method The time it takes for one oscillation to occur is known as the time period. As the pendulum swings, the time period of an oscillation is given by the equation: T=2π√Lg. So if the time period (T) is known and the length (L) is...
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