College PHYSICS I Lab.

Units, Density & Vernier Caliper

International Units

Magnitud Quantity Unit Symbol

L Length meter m
M Mass kilogram kg
Time second s
T Temperature Kelvin K
I Current Ampere A
Light Intensity candle cd
Metric Prefix
 How to measure with a Vernier Caliper
Basic Steps
1.Zero Point Adjustment (Calipers Jaws)
2.Read left Ruler: 1.6 cm
3.Read the dial: 0.068
4.Addition: Final Measure: 1. 668 cm or 16.68 mm
 Introduction to Phys Lab
Making a Report
First Page From the second Page
Experiment Title Introduction (Goals)
Experiment # Background (Theory)
course # Procedure (Apparatus)
Name Data
Date Results (Calculations and Graphs)
Conclusions

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 Goal of this Lab (Introduction)

The goal of this Lab is to become familiar with:

1. Measuring mass and length.

2. Conversions of units and
3. The correct use of significant figures.
 Background
Describe all equations required to obtain the
results for the laboratory

Include significance of equations,

identification of symbols, and units

Dont need all manipulations, but do need

starting equation from which form of
equation used is derived
Data
Actual measurements, not modifieds in
any way

Example: Measure length using meter

stick and reported in centimeters, not
millimeters nor meters
Procedure (To obtain the Data)
1. Describe the object

2. Determine the mass of the object using a

balance.

3. Determine the dimensions of the object.

4. Include a figure of the object (as the

experimental set-up)
Data 1: Block Object
Reading 1 Reading 2
Mass (g) (g)
Length (cm) (cm)
Width (cm) (cm)
Height (cm) (cm)

Data 2: Cylinder Object

Reading 1 Reading 2
Mass (g) (g)
Height (cm) (cm)
Diameter (cm) (cm)
Procedure (To obtain Results)
1. Report mass in g, and kg.

1. Report the lengths of the sides in cm and m.

1. Calculate and report the volume of the object

in mm3, cm3, and m3.

1. Calculate and report the density of the object

in mg/mm3, g/cm3, and kg/m3. (Remember
significant figures)
Results 1: Block Object

Reading 1 Reading 2 Average

Mass (kg) (kg) (kg)
Length (m) (m) (m)
Width (m) (m) (m)
Height (m) (m) (m)

Volume (m3) (cm3) (mm3)

Experimental Density Assumed Material % error

Results 2: Cylinder Object

Reading 1 Reading 2 Average

Mass (kg) (kg) (kg)
Height (m) (m) (m)
Radius (m) (m) (m)

Volume (m3) (cm3) (mm3)

Experimental Density Assumed Material % error

Density of some metals and alloys
Material Density (kg/m3)

Au 19300
Hg 13600
Pb 11300
Ag 10500
Cu 8900
Brass 8000
Fe 7900
Steel 7600
Al 2700
Conclusions