\Delta x = (t) u_x
\Delta x = (\sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}}) u_x Step 4: Write the gradient in terms of control variables. | Since \Delta x is directly proportional to u_x , the gradient equals to \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}} |
Step 5: Find the unknown in the control variable. | Using the launch height y = 0.7 m and the gradient, determine the acceleration due to gravity . gradient = \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}} g= {\frac{2H}{(gradient)^2}} g= {\frac{2 \times 0.7}{(0.4)^2}} g= 8.75 ms^{-2} The acceleration due to gravity is -8.75 ms^{-2} downwards. |
7. Qualitative Analysis: Evaluation of method and errors
Let’s investigate the errors, reliability and accuracy of this experiment.
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How would you determine if the results are reliable? | |
Suggest a method of improving the reliability of your results. | |
What are some potential errors in this experiment? How can these errors be reduced? | The main errors experienced in this experiment are: |
If a foam ball or Ping-Pong ball was used instead of the metal ball, what would happen to the range and the value of g obtained? | |
Would the use of the ping-pong ball affect accuracy, reliability and/or validity? Justify your answer. | this will indicate a larger value of g than the true value. This will affect accuracy. |
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Experiment #4 from Vernier Video Analysis: Motion and Sports
Introduction
Up to this point it is likely that you have examined the motion of an object in one dimension only—either falling vertically under the influence of Earth’s gravity or on a horizontal or inclined surface.
In this experiment, you will examine the behavior of a projectile—an object moving in space due to some initial launching force. Such an object can undergo motion in two dimensions simultaneously. Using the Vernier Video Analysis app, you will compare features of the position vs . time and velocity vs . time graphs with those of one-dimensional motion.
In this experiment, you will
- Use video analysis techniques to obtain position, velocity, and time data for a projectile.
- Analyze the position vs . time and velocity vs . time graphs for both the horizontal and vertical components of the projectile’s motion.
- Create and analyze your own video of an object undergoing projectile motion.
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Text: 2-D Projectile Motion (Serway and Vuille 3.1-3.2) Objective The objective of this lab is to investigate projectile mo-tion, first when a projectile is fired horizontally, and then when a projectile is fired from a non-zero angle of elevation. Theory Projectile motion is an example of motion with a con-
Figure 5.29 (a) We analyze two-dimensional projectile motion by breaking it into two independent one-dimensional motions along the vertical and horizontal axes. (b) The horizontal motion is simple, because a x = 0 a x = 0 and v x v x is thus constant. (c) The velocity in the vertical direction begins to decrease as the object rises; at its highest point, the vertical velocity is zero.
Projectile Motion Objective The projectile motion experiment applies a working knowledge of kinematics for motion intwo dimensional space. Students will utilize formulated equations to determine theoreticalvalues of a projectile's position along a trajectory. Experimental data will be acquired and compared to the theoretical results.
EXPERIMENT: PROJECTILE MOTION PRIMARY OBJECTIVE : To follow in detail the motion of an object in two dimensions, and to ascertain that the motion can be analyzed by considering the motion in each dimension separately. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE : To check for the existence of possible systematic errors by comparing your experimental value for the ...
Projectile motion is a special case of uniformly accelerated motion in 2 dimensions. The only acceleration is the acceleration due to gravity with a magnitude of 9.80 m/s2 directed down toward the center of the Earth. In projectile motion there is no acceleration in the horizontal direction. Equations in "x" direction (usually the ...
Purpose of Experiment: We study projectile motion to get a deeper understanding of two-dimensional motion. When air drag can be neglected, projectile motion is well described by the formulas v v gt y v t gt v v x v t y x 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 sin 2 1 sin cos cos where the x direction refers to the propagation of the projectile, y to
In this experiment, you will examine the behavior of a projectile—an object moving in space due to the exertion of some launching force. Such an object can undergo motion in two dimensions simultaneously. Using the video analysis features of Vernier Video Analysis you will compare features of the position-time and velocity-time graphs with ...
Projectile Motion. The purpose of this lab is to study the properties of projectile motion. From the motion of a steel ball projected horizontally, the initial velocity of the ball can be determined from the measured range. For a given initial velocity, the projectile range will be measured for various initial angles, and also calculated by ...
22 Experiment 4: Projectile Motion Advance Reading Text: Motion in two dimensions (2-D), projectile mo-tion, kinematic equations. LabManual: AppendixA, AppendixD. Objective To measure the initial velocity of a projectile when fired from a spring gun and to predict the landing point when the projectile is fired at a non-zero angle of ele ...
Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set parameters such as angle, initial speed, and mass. Explore vector representations, and add air resistance to investigate the factors that influence drag. Blast a car out of a cannon, and challenge yourself to hit a target! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects.
This experiment will show you just how fun that problem can be by using a real catapult to launch a ball and videotaping it as it flies along its path. Then, you will analyze the video and compare it to what the equations predicted. ... Objective. Use projectile motion equations to predict the path of a ball launched through the air, then ...
Projectile Motion Objectives: 1. To know the definition of a projectile and to use concepts of force and inertia to explain the manner in which gravity affects a projectile. 2. To be able to describe the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity of a ... ideal for a digital lab on projectile motion. The worksheet was crafted to help ...
Experiment 2: Projectile Motion. Experiment 2: Projectile Motion. In this lab we will study two dimensional projectile motion of an object in free fall - that is, an object that is launched into the air and then moves under the in uence of gravity alone. Examples of projectiles include rockets, baseballs, reworks, and the steel balls that will ...
PROJECTILE MOTION. Objective. In this experiment we examine the concept of an object in motion vertically and horizontally. As. well as how gravitational force is involved with that projectile motion and the mass of the object. Theory. A projectile launched horizontally is an example of projectile motion. It is a general motion of objects ...
Projectile motion experiment is used by most schools for their first Physics practical assessment task. This is because most Projectile Motion practical investigation is relatively easy to design and conduct by students. A typical Projectile Motion practical assessment task used by schools is outlined below. Task 1 of 4 Open-Ended Investigation ...
from a projectile launcher (spring gun) by measuring its horizontal and vertical displacement. You will use the equations of motion for projectile motion to calculate the initial velocity. II. LABORATORY PROCEDURE Note: You must wear safety glasses for this lab. 1. Clamp the Projectile Launcher at the end of one of the fixed lab stations.
Objectives. To know the definition of a projectile and to use concepts of force and inertia to explain the manner in which gravity affects a projectile. ... This simulation with accompanying problem set would be ideal for a digital lab on projectile motion. The worksheet was crafted to help learners stay focused on specific questions limited in ...
PROJECTILE MOTION OBJECTIVE: to observe and calculate the range and altitude of a projectile launched from a spring powered launcher. The effects of air resistance on the projectile are assumed to be minimal. INTRODUCTION: A projectile is any object given an initial velocity that then follows a path determined by the effects of gravity and air resistance.
axis motion) is under the effect of gravitational acceleration, the horizontal motion (x axis motion) is no under any acceleration motion. It is only under the effect of the x axis component of the velocity which is a constant speed. There are several formulas which are very important for some calculations. Since in this experiment the main
Text: Motion in two dimensions (2-D), projectile mo-tion, kinematic equations. Lab Manual: Appendix A, Appendix D. Objective To measure the initial velocity of a projectile when fired from a spring gun and to predict the landing point when the projectile is fired at a non-zero angle of ele-vation. Theory Projectile motion is an example of ...
F = ma (1) This is a vector equation. The vector on the left (F) can equal the vector on the right (ma) if and only if each component of the left vector equals each component of the right vector. Therefore, the motion of a projectile can be separated mathematically into independent components. In the x-dimension Fx = max (2)
Experiment 4: Projectile Motion Part 1. We will analyze the motion of the projectile using the kinematic equations, separated into x- and y-components. The only connection between the motion in the x-direction and the motion in the y-direction is that they both take place during the same time interval. t. vx = v0x + axt. = x0 1 + v0xt + 2axt2 v2.
Objective: The kinematics of projectile motion in the earth's gravitational field will be studied to gain an understanding of horizontal range, maximum height, time of flight, and trajectory of the projectile. Procedure: Table 1: 1) Connect each launcher photogate to the corresponding digital channel. Open the "Projectile1" file.
Objectives. In this experiment, you will. Use video analysis techniques to obtain position, velocity, and time data for a projectile. Analyze the position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs for both the horizontal and vertical components of the projectile's motion. Create and analyze your own video of an object undergoing projectile motion.