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Physics 151 Labs – Fall 2009
Instructions: Click each link below, then click the “Print” button
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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:
31 Aug Hooke's Law
  • For this experiment, print and read the "Introduction to Laboratory Practices"
  • Also, review the two sample Lab Reports (links above right)
  • 7 Sep Conservation of Linear Momentum
    For this experiment, also print the following two documents:
  • Reading a Vernier Caliper
  • Using a Photogate Timer
  • 14 Sep Fitting Data to a Mathematical Function
    For this experiment, also print the following two documents:
  • Fitting Data
  • Graphing & Curve Analysis Using KaleidaGraph
  • 21 Sep Conservation of Energy on an Inclined Plane
    28 Sep No lab this week. Study for your exam!!
    5 Oct Kinematics: Uniform Acceleration
    12 Oct No lab this week. Enjoy your break!
    19 Oct Making a Mathematical Model: An Exercise in Curve Fitting
  • For this experiment, again refer to: Graphing & Curve Analysis Using KaleidaGraph
  • 26 Oct Radial Force & Riding an Elevator   Boo Boo!
  • For this experiment, also print the worksheet
  • 2 Nov Lab Practical
    9 Nov No Lab This Week!
    16 Nov Projectile Motion
    23 Nov No lab: Thanksgiving break   Gobble, gobble!
     30 Nov Kepler's 2nd Law
  • For this experiment, again refer to: Graphing & Curve Analysis Using KaleidaGraph
  • 7 Dec The Speed of Light

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