Experiment No #04

To Calculate the Acceleration when the force kept constant while the mass is Variable.

Apparatus:
 Acceleration Apparatus

Acceleration Apparatus:

Acceleration Apparatus

Procedure:
1. Set the Apparatus.
2. In addition to the weight required to move the trolley at a steady speed add
0.2N to the load hanger.
3. Move the trolley to the far end and hold it with the locking pin.
4. Ensure that the hinged panel of the enclosure is firmly closed so that the
micro switch is closed.
5. Once all 5 traces have been created on the paper, remove the paper.

Observation & Calculation:

1 2
S=v i t+ a t
2
 vi =0

1
S=0+ a t 2
2

2S
a= 2
t

Trolley Mass =2.4926Kg

Hanger Mass=0.0082Kg

Paper Mass = 0.0030

Hanger mass for constant speed = 0.0204

Total Mass= 2.5242kg

Interval No Linear Distance Time (S) Time 2

(M) (T2)

Result:
The mass & acceleration are directly proportional to each other. It can be seen from the graph.

Distance Vs Time^2
0.7
0.6
0.5
Distance(m)

0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02 0.025 0.03 0.035
Time^2(t^2)

Comments:
The result varies from analytical values due to these reasons.
 Human Negligence
 Instrumental error