PHYS211 Lab

Experiment 3 Projectile Motion

Objective:
The objective of this experiment is to measure the speed at which a projectile leaves a spring gun and to
predict the landing point when the projectile is fired at a nonzero angle of elevation.

Equipment:
Beck ballistic Pendulum (spring gun)
A4 papers & piece of carbon paper
Block to incline spring gun

Theory:

Metal Ball
Meter stick (3)

Protractor
Ruler

Procedure:

Important Notes
Please ensure you include the following details for your lab report discussions:
Analyze your results / calculations (using graphical / analytical method)
Include graph / drawing / diagram (if any)
What could contribute to the error (discrepancy / percent error)? (Types of error)
How to improve your data/experiment? (parameters)
Assumptions / precautions in this experiment
Relate with the theory (Principle/Law) applied in this experiment.

Questions