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Vectors lab report

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VECTORS 2

INTRODUCTION

The main idea behind the experiment was to help students attain a clear understanding of vector

addition. Force tables were used to achieve the experimental purpose. Both the graphical and

analytical methods of vector addition were used. The concept of vectors addition is widely applied

in scientific areas: - A good example being forces acting on a boat crossing the river. The addition

of forces acting on the boat creates a motion to the boat.

PROCEDURE

The experiment involved tests such as sensitivity of the instrument, symmetric arrangement,

and the vector components. In the first test, two pulleys and two pans were used at angles of

0 degrees and 180 degrees. Masses of 50 grams were used in pans 1 and 2 to test the

sensitivity. The maximum mass was found for both pans through checking equilibrium.

In experiment 2, two initial mass and directions were used. The respective masses and direction

picked were recorded. During the third experiment, the vector components were recorded. A pin

on the force table was used in this case, with a 50-gram mass hanging from the pan. The pan

angle was set at 35 degrees. Its force was recorded as F1. The x and y components of the force

were analytically calculated. In experiment 4, vector direction for all forces used were recorded.

DATA/CALCULATIONS/QUESTIONS

Tension

Tension T1= M*g

T= (50+20)*9.81

= 486 Newtons, equivalent to= 0.486 g

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Running head: VECTORS 1 Vectors lab report Institution Course code Class code Date VECTORS 2 INTRODUCTION The main idea behind the experiment was to help students attain a clear understanding of vector addition. Force tables were used to achieve the experimental purpose. Both the graphical and analytical methods of vector addition were used. The concept of vectors addition is widely applied in scientific areas: - A good example being forces acting on a boat crossing the river. The addition of forces acting on the boat creates a motion to the boat. PROCEDURE The experiment involved tests such as sensitivity of the instrument, symmetric arrangement, and the vector components. In the first test, two pulleys and two pans were used at angles of 0 degrees and 180 degrees. Masses of 50 grams were used in pans 1 and 2 to test the sensitivity. The maximum mass was found for both pans through checking equilibrium . In experiment 2, two initial mass and directions were used. The respective masses and direction picked were recorded. During the third experiment, the vector components were recorded. A pin on the force table was used in this case, with a 50-gram mass hanging from the pan. The pan angle was set at 35 degrees. Its force was recorded as F1. The x and y components of the force were analytically calculated. In experiment 4, vector direction for all forces used were recorded. DATA/CALCULATIONS/QUESTIONS Tension Tension T1= M*g T= (50+20)*9.81 = 486 Newtons, equivalent to= 0 ...
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