Labs

Lab Format

Labs in this class will be submitted in two forms:

1. When every group preforms the same lab activity, the lab will be submitted as a Google Doc.

2. When each lab group preforms a different lab activity, the lab will be presented with Google Slides.

It is expected that you will use equation editor to insert formulas into your Google Docs.  If there are long calculations that would be better presented in neat handwriting, you may do so, take a picture, and insert it into the document. 

Labs should contain the following sections:

1. Objective - What is the goal of this experiment?  What do you seek to determine?

2. Theory - In this section, include any background knowledge necessary for someone to understand the lab.  Equations that will be used in the calculations sections should be presented and explained here. 

3. Procedure - This sections should be a numerical list of the steps taken during the lab.  You should also include a labeled diagram or picture of the setup.

4. Data & Calculations - This section contains tables of data and graphs.  Any calculated columns need only one sample calculation shown.

5. Conclusions - Here you will discuss the conclusions you can draw from the results of this lab, as well as the sources of error in the lab. 

Lab 1 - Electrical and Structural Components of Spacecraft

Lab 2 - Describing Motion

Each group will be given different equipment/technology and different moving objects.  You are asked to make a slideshow to present to the class showing how you described the motion quantitatively. Graphs and equations that describe position, velocity, and acceleration vs time should be presented.  The entire class should understand how to use your technology so that they can use it in future labs.

Lab 3 - Determination of g

Each group using different equipment/technology will present to the class how they determined the acceleration due to gravity. The group will submit a slideshow that includes the following sections: Objective and Group Members, Theory, Data & Calculations, Conclusions

Examples of equipment: video analysis software, spark timer, two photogates, two photogates and an inclined plane, sonic range finder

Lab 4 - Projectile Motion

Each group will present to the class a problem on a specific type of projectile motion. The group will set up a real-world demonstration of the problem. The class will solve the problem, then the group will explain the solution and show their demonstration.

Lab - Determination of Vacuum Permeability