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Experiment no.

1: Speed of Sound
Laboratory Report
Lucille Joanna S. Borlaza*, Karen S. Ibasco, Daniel D. Vicario
Department of Mathematics and Physics
College of Science, University of Santo Tomas
Espana, Manila, Philippines
Abstract
The abstract should contain a brief
description of the experiment and the results
obtained. Three to four sentences will be
enough for an abstract.
I. Introduction
You may include a bit of history here
or some practical applications of the
experiment that you performed. Cite your
sources properly to avoid plagiarism.[1] Do
not forget to state the objectives of your
experiment at the end of the introduction.
The formatting for the entire
document includes font (Times New
Roman), font size (12; except for
figure/graph/table captions), font color
(Black), margins (1 inch all sides), page size
(letter), and paragraph (2 columns). All
figures/graphs/tables should be within
column width. Page number should be
placed at the bottom right of the document.

Equation. 1. You can use equation editor to


make it easier.
Equation. 1 Speed of Sound

V = f
where V is the velocity of sound (m/s), is
the wavelength (m) and f is the frequency of
sound (Hz). You can mention units used in
the formulas that were mentioned.
III. Methodology
This portion of your report should
include the materials used, a simple but
exact description of the steps you have taken
in doing the experiment as well as the
experimental set-up. The steps should be in
paragraph form and in the third person past
tense. All important parts of the
experimental set-up must be properly
labelled.

II. Theory
This part of your report should
contain the theory behind the experiment.
You can mention here some definitions if
you deem it appropriate. Include all the
equations/formula that you used. Identify all
the symbols used in the equations. All
equations/formulas should be properly
labelled and captioned as shown in

Figure 1. Experimental Set-up

You can follow the procedures given


in the manual provided you follow the

instructions properly. In case that a step was


skipped in the procedure of the manual, do
not forget to exclude that in your formal
report.
IV. Results and Discussion
Included in this part of the report are
the data and results of the experiment.
Results
and
their
corresponding
interpretations should be in table and/or in
graphs as shown in Figure 2 and Table 1. All
results should be explicitly discussed. If
your experiment involves % error, you may
include a brief discussion of the possible
sources of error and suggestions to improve
the results of the experiment.

This should contain a brief summary


of the experiment. You must conclude as to
whether the objectives of the experiment
were achieved or not. You can mention
important results here, but not to the point
that your conclusion becomes your results
and discussion.
VI. References
[1] Jenkins, Francis A., Fundamentals of
Optics, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc. Japan,
1976
[2] Resonance Tube: Velocity of Sound.
Retrieved November 12, 2013, from
http://hyperphysics.phyastr.gsu.edu/hbase/class/phscilab/restube2.ht
ml

Figure 2. Sound Waves


Table 1. Data and Results

Spee
d
123.4
123.5

Trial
1
126.5
128.4

Trial
2
124.0
129.2

Ave.
125.2
128.8

%
Error
1.5%
4.3%

All figures and graphs should not be


discontinued due to page breaks. You can
arrange the position of your figures and
tables in such a way that it is easier for the
reader to refer to these while reading your
discussions.
V. Conclusion

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