CALIPERS

R204 - A

Physics 71.1 Practical Exam

2nd Semester A.Y. 2010-2011
(01 07 March 2011)
Materials:
Ruler
Vernier Caliper
Micrometer Caliper
Digital Balance
Metal Sample (with hollow part)
Sugar
Objective:
The goal of this activity is to find the density of sugar by using the hollow part of the metal sample.
Instructions:
1. What device will you use to measure the inner dimensions of the metal sample?
2. Measure the dimensions of the hollow part. Record the corresponding best estimates.

3. Weigh the metal sample and record its mass.

4. Place the sugar inside the hollow part of the metal sample (fill it to the brim). Weigh the metal sample with
sugar and record the mass.
5. What is the expectation value of the volume of the hollow part of the sample?
6. What is the expectation value of the density of sugar?

Data and Calculations:

WARNING:
Do not write anything on this questionnaire.
Write your answers in your bluebook.
Start this problem on a new page.
1. Measuring device : _____________________

(1 pt)

2. Linner =

___________

(1 pt)

Winner =

___________

(1 pt)

Hinner =

___________

(1 pt)

3. Mmetal sample =

___________ 0.1 g

(1 pt)

4. Mmetal sample with sugar =

___________ 0.1 g

(1 pt)

5. <Volume> =

___________

(2pts)

6. <Density> =

___________

(2pts)

MAXIMUM SCORE: 10/10

UALM
Physics 71.1 Practical Exam
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2010-11
Materials:
Styrofoam
Vernier LabQuest
Motion Detector
Meter stick
Objective:
Obtain the value of acceleration due to gravity, g, experimentally.
Instructions:
1. Make sure that the LabQuest and the motion detector set-up is turned ON. You should be able to
see the position vs. time and velocity vs. time plots in your screen.
2. With the use of the meter stick, position the Styrofoam 1.5 meters above the motion detector.
Drop the Styrofoam and obtain the value of the acceleration due to gravity, g.
3. To analyze the data:
i.Highlight plot ! Click Analyze ! Curve Fit ! Position/Velocity ! Choose Fit
ii.
4. Do three trials.
5. Fill up the table below.
WARNING:
Do not write anything on this questionnaire.
Write your answers in your bluebook.
Start this problem on a new page.

Questions:
1. Position vs. time equation and experimental value of g (7.5 pts).
Trial
1
2
3

Equation
(1 pt)
(1 pt)
(1 pt)
Best estimate for g:

g
(1 pt)
(1 pt)
(1 pt)
(1.5 pts)

Vectors Practical Exam Item

Place the following masses at the following angles

m1= __________________ , 1 = _______________
m2= __________________ , 2 = _______________
The masses will not be in equilibrium. To get the two masses in equilibrium, we must suspend an additional mass at
some angle.
(i) Using the setup, find the needed angle. Write your answer in your blue book and enclose in a box. (2 pts)
(ii) Using the setup, what mass is needed to balance the two masses. Write your answer in your blue book and enclose in
a box. (1 pt)
(iii) Based on your answers in (i) and (ii), what is the angle of the resultant? (1 pt)
(iv) Using the given data for the masses m1 and m2, complete the following table ( 1pt each entry)

masses
m1
m2
resultant

X-component (in grams)

Y-component (in grams)

RakenRol

Overview: Recall the collision problem of two blocks, where before collision block 1 is moving and block 2 is at
rest. When the two blocks have equal mass, then we expect that block 1 will stop moving after collision. Using
the inclined ramp and a pair of equal marbles, you are asked to perform this collision experiment. From the
box, select any one pair of marbles of the same size. Let Marble 1 be released from rest at a height along the
inclined part (indicated by an arrow), and let Marble 2 be at the level part of the ramp (indicated by an arrow).
Question 1: (1 pt): Did marble 1 stop moving after the collision? (Yes or No)
Theory : In this part, we try to explain your answer in question 1 theoretically. Suppose Marbles 1 and 2 have a
mass m and radius R. We suppose that marble A is initially released at a height h. We assume that Marble 1 is
a uniform solid sphere with moment of inertia I = 2mR2/5, and it rolls without slipping all throughout its
motion. With v1i as the speed of Marble 1 just before collision, we obtain the following equation:
m v1i2 + (2mR2/5) (v1i/R)2 = mgh (Eq. 1)
Question 2: (1 pt): Which conservation law was used for Eq. 1?
After collision, Marble 1s translational kinetic energy will vanish, similar to that in the block collision.
The rotational kinetic energy will however remain, with an angular velocity v1i/R. Marble 1 then rolls without
slipping to the end of the ramp with translational speed v1f. With this, we get:
(2mR2/5) (v1i/R) = (2mR2/5) (v1f/R) + m v1f R . (Eq. 2)
Question 3: (1 pt) Which conservation law was used for Eq. 2?
After collision, Marble 1 leaves the ramp and becomes a projectile towards the ground. We can then express
Eq. 2 in terms of the range of the projectile:
Range1c = (2/7) Range1nc . (Eq. 3)
Here, Range1c is the range of the Marble 1 when Marble 2 is present (with collision), while Range1nc is the
range of Marble 1 when Marble 2 is not present (no collision).
Experimental Verification and Analysis (4pts): We now verify Eq 3 experimentally using these steps.
1. Using the ramp setup, measure the range of Marble 1 released at a constant height (indicated by an arrow).
Do this when theres collision (with Marble 2 at the level ramp, indicated by an arrow), and no collision
(without Marble 2). Do this for three pairs of Marbles of different sizes (small, medium and large). Write it on
a table in your bluebook as shown below. You only need one trial. Return the marbles in the box after use.
2. Calculate the ratio of the range with collision and the range without collision.
3. Calculate the relative deviation of each experimental ratio with that of the theoretical (from Eq 3).
Conclusion(1pts): Explain your answer in Question 1.

Simple Harmonic Motion

Physics 71.1 Practical Exam
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2010-11

Materials:
Spring
______ g Mass
Iron stand
Ruler
Digital Stopwatch
Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Suspend the spring in the iron stand and measure its initial length y0.
Attach the mass on the spring and measure the new length of the spring y1.
Experimentally determine the period T by considering the time interval after 10 oscillations.
Calculate the spring constant kexpt from the period obtained in 3.
Calculate the theoretical spring constant ktheo based from the measured value of y0.
What is the percent deviation between the experimental and theoretical spring constant?

Data and Calculations:

WARNING:
Do not write anything on this questionnaire.
Write your answers in your bluebook.
Start this problem on a new page.
1. y0 =

_______________

2. y1 = _______________
3. y =

(1 pt)

(1 pt)

_______________

(1 pt)

4. T = _______________(1.5 pts)
5. kexpt =

_______________

(2 pts)

6. ktheo =

_______________

(2 pts)

7. % error =

_______________

(1.5 pt)

MAXIMUM SCORE: 10/10

Static Equilibrium
Physics 71.1 Practical Exam
2nd Semester A.Y. 2010-2011
(28 February 2011 07 March 2011)
Materials:
Ruler
Inhomogeneous Object (Rod with Mass)
Support Stand
___g Mass

Objective:
To determine the center of mass and the mass of an object with inhomogeneous density using the principles of
static equilibrium.

Instructions:
7. Determine the center of mass of the inhomogeneous object using static equilibrium.
a. Determine the center of mass by scanning the point of support through the object.
b. Record the location of the center of mass from the left of the object.
8. Determine the mass of the inhomogeneous object using static equilibrium. DO NOT USE THE WEIGHING SCALE
a. Displace the center of mass from the point of support.
b. Then place the ___g mass to return the system to static equilibrium.
c. Record the distance of the center of mass from the point of support. (indicate whether left or right)
d. Record the distance of the ____g mass from the point of support. (indicate whether left or right)
e. Determine the torques due to the inhomogeneous object and the ___g mass at the point of support.
Indicate the magnitude and whether clockwise or counter-clockwise.
f. Calculate the mass of the inhomogeneous object using the condition for static equilibrium.

Data and Calculations:

WARNING:
Do not write anything on this questionnaire.
Write your answers in your bluebook.
Start this problem on a new page.
7. What are the conditions for static equilibrium: __________and _________

(2pt)

8. Location of the center of mass (from the left) : _____________________

(1 pt)

9. Distance of center of mass from the point of support: ___________

(1 pt)

10. Distance of 500g mass from the point of support: ___________

(1 pt)

11. Torque due to the object: __________

(2pt)

12. Torque due to the ___g mass: ___________

(2 pt)

13. Mass of inhomogeneous object: ___________

(2 pt)

MAXIMUM SCORE: 11/10