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Laboratory Activity No. 1

Common Laboratory Apparatuses Used in Physics
Discussion
Physics as an applied science can be best understood when concepts and
theories are verified through experiments or laboratory works. These activities help
increase knowledge, demonstrate the ability, and develop the skills of students with the
proper guidance and assistance of the instructor.
In doing laboratory experiments, a student must be able to distinguish the
appropriate tools or apparatus and be familiar with their uses.
Objectives:
To be familiar with the common laboratory apparatuses used in Physics.
Procedure:
The following is a list of the common laboratory apparatus or equipment used in
Physics. Make a tabulation of their specific uses and identify the concept or theory they
are applied.

Vernier Caliper Micrometer Caliper

Meter stick Platform balance

Spring balance Graduated cylinder

Pipette Iron stand and clamp

Mechanical watch Protractor

Angle finder Force frame

Force table Demonstration balance

Linear Air Tract Free-fall Apparatus

Ballistic Pendulum Atwood’s Machine

Inclined plane Centripetal Force Apparatus

Hell’s carriage Moment of Inertia Apparatus

Calorimeter Ripple Tank Apparatus

Turning Fork Hook’s Law Apparatus

Sample Tabulation:
Apparatus Use Field of Application
Vernier Caliper

Meter stick

Spring balance

Pipette

Mechanical watch

Angle finder

Force table

Linear Air Tract

Ballistic Pendulum

Inclined plane

Hell’s carriage
Calorimeter

Turning Fork

Micrometer Caliper

Platform balance

Graduated cylinder

Iron stand and clamp

Protractor

Force frame

Demonstration balance

Free-fall Apparatus

Atwood’s Machine

Centripetal Force
Apparatus

Moment of Inertia
Apparatus

Ripple Tank Apparatus

Hook’s Law Apparatus

Generalization