PHYS 1100-2: Physics 1 with Lab

Professor. Jyotish Debnath

September 12, 2022
Sovannary Rith

Experiment: Investigate the experiment of a spring when different loads are added

Apparatus/Materials
● a spring,
● a stand, two bosses and two clamps,
● a 1100g mass hanger and a 100g slotted mass,
● a meter rule,
● a set square,
● a place of modeling clay formed around a hook

Diagram

Procedure
1. Set up the apparatus as shown in figure above
2. Determine the initial length of the spring denoted as x1
3. Add the mass hanger on the spring and record the final length devoted as x2
4. Calculate the extension (x) of the length by minusing initial length from the final length
 5. To avoid the visual error, x1 and x2 were taken three times for accuracy.
6. Repeat step 3 to 5 with the mass of 50g, 80g, 100g, 150g, 180g, 200g, 210g, and 250g
7. Using the equation K= F/x and F= mg (m: mass, g= 9.8m/s^2) to determine the spring
constant

Results

M (g) M x1 in Trial 1 Trial Trial Mean Extension Extension K = mg/x

(kg) cm 2 3 (cm) (m) (N/m)
g = 9.8m/s^2

50 0.05 24 27 27 27 27 3 0.03 16.33

80 0.08 24 29.4 29.6 29.5 29.5 0.5 0.05 14.254

100 0.1 24 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 7.5 0.75 13.066

120 0.12 24 33 33 33 33 9 0.09 13.066

150 0.15 24 35.6 35.4 35.5 35.5 11.5 0.115 12.782

180 0.18 24 38 38 38 38 14 0.14 12.6

200 0.2 4 40 40 40 40 16 0.16 12.25

210 0.21 24 41 41 41 41 17 0.17 12.10

250 0.25 24 44 44 44 44 20 0.2 24.5

Discussion/Conclusion
In this experiment, Hooke’s Law has been quite successfully proven. The results from the
data collection may be slightly incorrect due to sources of error such as the uncertainty of the
meter ruler and human reading. Though, the results obtained are shown for trials which prove
that the greater the mass is the greater the extension will be.
PHYS 1100-2: Physics 1 with Lab
Professor. Jyotish Debnath
September 12, 2022
Sovannary Rith

Experiment: Determine the time for one oscillation of a single pendulum

Apparatus/Materials
● a pendulum
● a meter
● a stopwatch
● a pin in a cork

Diagram

Procedure
1. Set up the apparatus as shown in the figure above. Measure the length L1 = 62.5cm
2. Place the pin so that it marks the central position of the pendulum bob when it is
stationary, as shown in Fig2.1. When the pendulum bob is pulled to the side and released,
it moves from side to side. One complete oscillation of the pendulum bob is from O to A
to B and back to O, as shown in Fig2.2
3. Using a stopwatch, measure t1 (20 times complete oscillations) of the bob from three
different angles (45,30,15) and find the average
4. Repeat step 3 for three different length
 5. Calculate a value for the acceleration of free-fall g, using the relationship g =
(4pi^2*l)/T^2

Results

Serial Length Angle Time of 20 Average of t Time of one Free fall

No. (m) oscillation (t) oscillation acceleration
(T) (g)

1 0.625 45
◦ 31.6 31.5 1.575 9.94

31.4

31.7

30
◦ 31.43 31.45 1.572 9.98

31.48

31.45

15
◦ 31.77 31.57 1.577 9.90

31.39

31.57

2 0.785 45
◦ 35.35 35.3 1.765 9.94

35.20

35.25

30
◦ 35.59 35.29 1.764 9.95

35.02

35.26
 15
◦ 35.10 35.4 1.77 9.89

35.28

35.82

3 0.48 45
◦ 27.82 27.32 1.366 10.15

27.02

28.13

30
◦ 27.74 27.76 1.388 9.83

27.64

27.91

15
◦ 27.81 28.05 1.402 9.64

Discussion/Conclusion:
The values of the single oscillation and the acceleration of the free fall of a simple
pendulum is dependent on the values of the times of twenty oscillations. The weight of the object
is not heavy enough to tear off the string. The stopwatch and the measure of the angle could
always go wrong in the measurement. Though, all the equipment has been used properly and the
process has been successfully completed.

As shown in the result section, eight of the nine values of the acceleration of the free fall
are near the value of the gravitational acceleration. The results obtained from the second and
third trial of the experiment are more close to the value of g. But we can still say that the
acceleration of a simple pendulum follows the rules of gravitational acceleration.
PHYS 1100-2: Physics 1 with Lab
Professor. Jyotish Debnath
September 12, 2022
Sovannary Rith

Experiment: Thimble will move along the barrel

Apparatus/Materials
● meter stick
● metric ruler
● triple beam balance
● vernier caliper
● micro cylinder
● wooden clock

Diagram

Procedure
1. set the micrometer to 0mm and measure the diameter of given cylinder
2. record the reading and measure the diameter for 3 times
3. calculate the average diameter of cylinder
4. repeat step 2 and 3 for other objects
Results
Object Diameter Average (mm)

13+0.5+0.43 = 13.93

13+0.5+0.47 = 13.97

Cylinder 13+0.5+0.1 = 13.6 13.83

3+0+0.14=3.14

Wooden 3+0+0.15=3.15

Clock 3+0+0.13=3.13 14.83

1+0+0.49=1.49

1+0+0.31=1.31

Ring 1+0+0.30=1.30 15.83

0.34

0.35

Wire 0.37 16.83

1+0.5+0.48=1.98

1+0.5+0.45=1.95

Hook 1+0.5+0.49=1.99 17.83

Discussion/Conclusion
In this experiment all the measurement results were collected with a range from 13.83mm
to 17.83mm. Although there are a few sources of error which could affect the experiment values,
the experiment was successfully conducted. In order to avoid the sauces of error, digital
equipment may be used. In conclusion, the purpose of the experiment was achieved. The
diameter was properly measured with the equipment which allows us to understand how the
micrometer works.