PHYS-1433    LAB 4

Lab 4 focused on investigating the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and displacement for an object undergoing linear uniform acceleration motion. The primary objective was to understand how these variables interact and to verify the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion using experimental data. The lab was divided into key parts: the first involved setting up a dynamics cart and track system, along with photogates, to measure the time it took for the cart to pass through specific intervals. The second part involved calculating the velocity and acceleration of the cart based on these time measurements and comparing the results to theoretical predictions. We used photogates and computer software to collect accurate timing data and applied the kinematic equations to calculate acceleration. The main goals were to develop precision in data collection, improve data analysis skills, and deepen our understanding of motion under constant acceleration. These skills are essential for conducting accurate experiments and applying theoretical concepts in future physics labs.