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Physics 103 Labs – Fall 2007
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Introduction to Laboratory Practices:
Short Version: The abridged version.
Full Version: Contains all the details.
  Lab Report samples:
Well written
Don't do this!


Week of: Experiment:
3 Sep Position vs. Time: Understanding Motion
     &
Graphing and Curve Analysis Using Microsoft Excel©
10 Sep The Motion of Free Fall
  • For this experiment, also print and read the "Introduction to Laboratory Practices"
  • 17 Sep Motion With Constant Acceleration
  • For this experiment, also print Using a Photogate Timer
  • 24 Sep Projectile Motion
    1 Oct Vector Addition
    8 Oct No lab: Fall Break
    15 Oct Centripetal Force
  • For this experiment, also print Reading a Vernier Caliper
  • 22 Oct Conservation of Energy
    29 Oct Conservation of Linear Momentum Boo!
  • For this experiment, also print the Calculation Sheet
  • 5 Nov No lab this week!
    12 Nov Torque & Equilibrium – Instructions updated November 11, 2007!
    19 Nov No lab: Thanksgiving break
    26 Nov Pressure and Buoyant Force
  • For this experiment, refresh your memory with Reading a Vernier Caliper
  • 3 Dec Measuring g with a Simple Pendulum – Note change in order!
    10 Dec Standing Waves: The Simple Guitar – Note new experiment!

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