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Lab #
Topic
Oscillations
Simple Harmonic
Motion
Projectiles (
incomplete)
4
(P&D)
Terminal Velocity
Deformation
Moments (Tentative)
7
(P&D)
Waves
Resonance
Latent Heat
10
(P&D)
Heat Transfer
Aim/Problem Statement
To determine the oscillation of a chain of paper
clips.
To investigate the oscillations of a pendulum
and to determine the acceleration due to
gravity.
To construct a simple hydrometer and
determine the density of a liquid.
Design a laboratory experiment to investigate
how the terminal velocity of a parachute
depends upon the load which it carries and the
diameter of the canopy.
To determine the Youngs Modulus for the
material of a meter rule.
To determine the mass of a meter rule using
the principle of moments.
You are provided with a laser pointer of
unknown wavelength. Plan and design an
experiment to determine the wavelength of a
laser pointer.
To determine the speed of sound using
resonance from the air column in a glass tube
semi-immersed in water and tuning forks
To determine the specific latent heat of
vaporization of water.
Plastic cups A, B and C contain 60g of salt
solution each, at different concentrations. The
solution in A is the least concentrated. Design
an experiment to test whether specific heat
capacity increases or decreases with
concentration.
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Oscillation
Aim:
Apparatus:
Diagram of Apparatus:
time1
(t1)/s
time2
(t2)/s
tavg / s
Period
(T) / s
log n
log T
[Graph]
Calculations: T
q
=p n
+ c]
Discussion:
Sources of Error:
Precautions:
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Aim:
To investigate the oscillations of a pendulum and to determine the
acceleration due to
gravity.
Apparatus:
Retort stand, pendulum bob, string, stop watch, meter rule, cork.
Diagram of Apparatus:
Method: 1) The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram above, with the
total length being 70cm.
2) A metal rod was placed horizontally on the retort stand to act as a stop.
3) The value of d was measured and recorded.
4) The pendulum was gently displaced and the time taken for ten(10)
oscillations to be made
was recorded.
5) Steps 4 was repeated using the same length for d.
6) Steps 3-5 were repeated for six other values of d in the range; 20 cm
d 60 cm.
7) A graph of T vs
d
T
was plotted.
Table of Results:
d/m
t1/s
t2/s
2
T= g
( Td )
tavg/s
[Graph]
Calculations:
Discussion:
Sources of Error:
+ 2
l
g
T/s
d
-1
T /ms
Precautions:
Lab #:
Date:
Topic: Projectiles
Aim:
Method:
Instructions:
-
Incomplete
Lab #:
Date: ...
Topic: Terminal velocity
Problem Statement: A parachute falling in air eventually moves with a velocity
known as a terminal velocity. A toy rocket contains a small parachute which is
ejected from the rocket a short time after launching. The designer of the rocket
wishes to know how the terminal velocity of the parachute is affected by the
diameter of the canopy and the load which it carries
Design a laboratory experiment to investigate how the terminal velocity of the
parachute depends upon the load which it carries and the diameter of the canopy.
In your account you should pay particular attention to the following:
a. The method by which the diameter of the canopy and the terminal velocity
are to be measured.
b. The control of variables
c. Any important precautions you would take which may improve the accuracy
of your experiment.
Aim: ...
Hypothesis: ...
Variables: Manipulated: ...
Controlled: ...
Responding: ...
Apparatus: ...
Diagram of Apparatus:
Method:
Table of Results: {dont need actual values in it, just the headings which show which
measurements
would be taken}
Expected Graph: {just a labelled sketch, graph paper not required 2 graphs
needed for each condition}
Calculations: {Just show equations that may be used and their transposition to
determine the quantity
needed}
Data Analysis:
Limitations:
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Youngs Modulus
Aim:
Theory:
The theory suggests that the vertical displacement Y is related
to the other parameter
of a meter rule through the following equation.
Y=
4 mg L3
Eb d3
Apparatus:
...
Diagram of apparatus:
L/m
Calculations:
Discussion:
Conclusion:
Sources of Error:
Precaution:
Y/m
L3/m3
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Waves
Problem Statement: You are provided with a green laser pointer of unknown
Apparatus: ...
Diagram of Apparatus: ...
Method: ...
Table of Results: {Show columns of information which is to be collected}
Expected graph: {sketch needed}
Calculations: {sample needed}
Data Analysis: {Be sure to answer the following questions:}
1. What does the term monochromatic mean?
2. Explain the origin of the fringe patterns.
3. Explain the patterns observed when:
a. Distance between double slits is increased/decreased
b. Distance between the slit and screen is increased/decreased
c. The width of the slits are increased/decreased
d. When the screen is tilted 45 forward.
4. What will happen to the fringe spacing if a red and a violet laser was used
instead.
Conclusion: {optional, recommended where possible}
Limitations: ...
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Moments
Aim:
Theory:
Apparatus:
...
Diagram of Apparatus:
Method: 1) A meter rule was placed on a knife edge until it was balanced.
2) The centre of gravity was recorded.
3) A 100g mass was placed on the meter rule and the knife edge
repositioned to allow the
system to become balanced once more.
4) Values of x and the corresponding y were recorded.
5) Steps 3-4 were repeated for five (5) other positions of the 100g mass.
6) A graph of y vs x was plotted.
Table of Results:
x/cm
y/cm
Zm = _________
Discussion:
Sources of Error:
Precautions
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Resonance
Aim:
Theory:
Apparatus:
Method:
1. Press the "Strike Fork" button.
2. Adjust the height of the inner tube, by dragging with the mouse, until
resonance occurs. You will recognize resonance (at 1/4 wavelength) when the
wave pattern produces a curved V shape. If you have not found resonance
before the fork stops vibrating you can press "Strike Fork" again.
3. At resonance, when the fork has stopped vibrating, press the "Get Ruler"
button. Record the distance (l) from the top of the water to the top of the
tube
4. Press "New Fork". Record the frequency f
5. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have got a resonant length for each tuning fork.
6. Plot a graph of frequency(f) versus 1/Lavg.
Table of Results:
Frequency(f)/hz
Length(L1)/m
Length(L1)/m
Average Length(Lavg)/m
1/Lavg/m-1
Calculations: for calculations you must clearly show how the equation c = 4f ( L+
0.3d) is rearranged into y = mx + c.
ALL working must be clearly shown for the calculation of the speed of
sound and the diameter
of the resonance tube.
Discussion: Must include observations made from experiment (explain observations
made).
You must explain what would be heard at the different lengths
Conclusion:
Precautions:
Lab #:
Date:
...
Topic:
Latent Heat
Aim:
Apparatus:
...
Diagram of Apparatus:
lv )
Lab #:
10
Date:
...
Topic:
Heat Transfer
Problem Statement: Plastic cups A, B and C contain 60g of salt solution each,
Hypothesis: ...
Variables: Manipulated:
Controlled:
Responding:
Apparatus: 60g of liquids A, B & C, 100g mass, water bath, thermometer, Bunsen
burner, tripod
stand, wire gauze.