Wassen Mohammad

Physics 192 Report 1

Wassen Mohammad 201205555

Wassen Mohammad

Part 1 Motion Sensor

Motion detectors measure distance ultrasonically to a close object and can in turn make motion graphs of position, velocity, and acceleration. The objectives of this experiment were: Use a motion detector to measure your own position, velocity and acceleration Use a computer program (DataStudio) to create graphs from the data collected Analyze the graphs you produced and connect them by noticing the links between each one

Procedure:
One student stood in front of the motion sensor while the others recorded the time using the program. The student was told to not to move at first, then to walk backwards at a constant velocity. After that they were told to accelerate towards the motion sensor and finally to abruptly stop right before reaching the sensor.

Data collected:
The following graphs were the three graphs obtained from the motion sensor:

Position vs time

Velocity vs time

Acceleration vs time

Wassen Mohammad

Analyzing the data collected

First 2.5 seconds: The first graph is a position vs time graph. The straight horizontal line shows how the student was not moving, there was no change in position here, but the time continued. During this time, since the student is not moving, there is no velocity at all, which is why in the second graph the velocity is zero for about 2.5 seconds. The acceleration here is also zero since there is no movement. Next 2.5 seconds: The student started to move; they moved backwards at an approximately constant velocity. This can be seen from the first graph, the line marking position vs time, goes upwards with a constant gradient. In the second graph, the velocity is not very constant, but during the next few seconds it is almost 0.5m/s with slight variation. In addition, during this time, the student is moving backwards which is why the slope is positive. Moreover, since the velocity during this time is almost constant, the acceleration here is almost zero but not quite. Final 1 second: The student started moving forward which is why the slope becomes negative. From the first graph we can see that the slope is very steep (0.971) which suggests that velocity is increasing. This can be seen in the second graphthe values are below the x-axis since the student is moving towards the motion sensor. As for the acceleration, we can see a noticeable change in the graph. The acceleration is negative because the velocity is negative. It becomes positive in the last 0.5 seconds as the student stops suddenly and moves a little backwards.

Wassen Mohammad

A better view of the graphs

Wassen Mohammad

Addicted to phones?
Birdwell (2007) stated that there is an increasing number of people all around the world who are finding it quite difficult to disconnect themselves from electronic devices. In addition, the mere act of disengaging oneself from electronic devices may induce anxiety. People, who are required to turn off the electronic devices, or those who accidentally forget them at home, will often become distressed and fidgety. This will result in them not really enjoying or appreciating what they are doing (Birdwell, 2007). Those who are addicted to electronic devices will urgently and consistently check these devices for new messages or updates (Birdwell, 2007). Birdwell (2007) found that being addicted to electronic devices may not be the same as being addicted to a chemical substance, but it works in the same way. People who are deprived of these devices may go into withdrawal when not using them.

Does the Internet make you smarter?

Carr (2010) found that even when the Internet is not being used, the negative effects of it still remain. This is because our brains are designed in such a way that they will continually adapt to the items that we use every day. These constant changes to the brain may weaken or strengthen some neural pathways; ultimately changing the way we think, even we are not using the Internet. Carr (2010) stated the usage of the Internet compels us to go through things quite quickly; we no longer have the ability to fully and completely concentrate while thinking. Carr (2010) stated that regarding mental effects, the differences between the Internet and reading from a book, are quite alarming. While the Internet distracts us, a book increases our concentration and attracts our undivided attention. The natural state of the human brain is almost always alert. The reason for that is to make sure we are well aware of our surroundings at all times. This characteristic was very important to our survival, for it meant that potential sources of food would not go by unnoticed, or that the chances of a predator attacking us suddenly, become quite slim (Carr, 2010). Carr (2010) stated that reading a book helps us establish a unique sense of mental discipline. When we are reading, we are experiencing an unnatural way of thinking. It compels us to concentrate, and by doing that we are able strengthen the neural links that allow us to have control over our attention and minds. The Internet is therefore a threat to this potential ability that we might gain through reading books. In fact, it brings us back to original state of disconnectedness, one that even our ancestors are not familiar with.

Wassen Mohammad

Mind over mass media

Pinker (2010) said that the Internet decreases our intellectual ability. Instead of really learning about something, people tend to skim through the information provided by search engines pretty quickly. In addition, sites like Twitter have lowered our ability to concentrate. Pinker (2010) wrote about how in order for intelligence to increase, the usage of PowerPoint and Google should be discouraged. The ability to understand, comprehend and assimilate information is not already equipped in people. Instead, it must be sought out through learning and by constantly using what is learnt in everyday life.

Wassen Mohammad

Assignment # 2

Serial Number Group LName QU ID

Book Edition

Last Date of Submission: 11-3-2013 in the class Solve all questions. Two questions will be selected at random for evaluation. Keep a copy of solved assignment with you. Print this page and make it front page of your assignment. Please submit the assignment on A4 white papers. DO NOT FORGET to write your serial number on front page.

Textbook: CALCULUS, Ex # 7.2 7.3 7.4

7th edition by James Stewart

Problems 3,7,11,23,29,41 3,8,13,17,22,31 6(a),11,17,23,29,31,43,47,57,62

Start Solving it Today ! Dont wait for the last date !!

Wassen Mohammad