One-Dimensional Kinematics
Overview
In this experiment, you will study the kinematics (position or
displacement, velocity, and acceleration) of a cart under the constant
acceleration caused by a slightly-sloped track. You will
ensure that the experiment is set up properly and that you understand
the graphs of the cart’s motion. Then, you will learn more
sophisticated functions of the Logger Pro software as you verify if the
relationships among the kinematical variables that you have learned in
lecture are true in the lab.
Your equipment and data will be similar to those in the picture below.
Today's equipment and
example data
Starting with this experiment, for the rest of the term there will be
one or more questions at the beginning of the worksheet that you should
do before going to lab.
By thinking about the material before you start the experiment, you
will work much more efficiently during the limited time
available. If you are not able to answer the questions ahead of
time, you should do the experimental work as soon you arrive in the lab
so that you have enough time to acquire the data.
This experiment's do-ahead question, Question 1, is very easy:
type the
kinematical equations for velocity and position in the x-direction for
constant acceleration ax.
Part I
Part II
Part III
Worksheet
Index
