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Vectors: Reinz Eric Merabite Shaira Mae Frogosa Carl Zyann Rabino Doanne Musa

1) The document describes an experiment using a force table to determine resultant and equilibrant forces from multiple applied forces. Materials used include a force table, protractor, calculator, ruler, and weights. 2) Forces of 1.323N at 26° and 0.735N at 65° were applied. The equilibrant force was determined to be 155.6g at 215.18°. 3) Calculations were shown to find the resultant (1.5246N) and equilibrant (155.6g) forces from the applied forces using vector math. The percent error between resultant and equilibrant was calculated to be 0.32%.

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Vectors: Reinz Eric Merabite Shaira Mae Frogosa Carl Zyann Rabino Doanne Musa

1) The document describes an experiment using a force table to determine resultant and equilibrant forces from multiple applied forces. Materials used include a force table, protractor, calculator, ruler, and weights. 2) Forces of 1.323N at 26° and 0.735N at 65° were applied. The equilibrant force was determined to be 155.6g at 215.18°. 3) Calculations were shown to find the resultant (1.5246N) and equilibrant (155.6g) forces from the applied forces using vector math. The percent error between resultant and equilibrant was calculated to be 0.32%.

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VECTORS

Reinz Eric Merabite

Shaira Mae Frogosa

Carl Zyann Rabino

Doanne Musa

XII- Obsidian

Romblon National Highschool


VECTORS

OBJECTIVES

1.) To know how to calculate:

a.) Resultant

b.) Equilibrant

2.) To learn how to use the force table

3.) To determine the difference between:

a.) Resultant

b.) Equilibrant

MATERIALS:

 Force table
 Protractor
 Calculator
 Ruler
 Bubble level
 Strings
 Weight hangers
SET-UP WITH LABELS:
PROCEDURE:

We used an instrument called Force Table. A ring was placed around a pin in the center of
the force table. Strings attached to the rings pull it in different directions. The magnitude
(strength) of each pull and its direction can be varied. The magnitude of the string tension
(force) is determined by the amount of mass that is hung from the other end of the string.
The value of the pull (force) is mg, where g=9.8 𝐦/𝐬𝟐 . The force table allowed us to
demonstrate when the sum of forces acting on the ring equals zero. Under this Equilibrium
condition, the ring, when released, remained on the spot.

First we mounted the Force Table parallel to the working desk (horizontal position). We
made sure it was level.

1. We placed pulley at the 26° mark on the force table and placed a total of 1.323 kg on
the end of the string. Next, we placed a second pulley at 65° mark and place a total of
0.735 kg.

2. Next, we determined by trial and error the magnitude of mass needed and the angle at
which it must be placed in order to place the ring in equilibrium. The ring is in equilibrium
when it is centered on the force table. We made sure that all the strings were in such a
position that they are directed along the line that passes through the center of the ring.

3. We calculated the force produced and recorded the magnitude

4. From the value of equilibrant force, we determined the magnitude and direction of the
resultant force.

OBSERVATION

MASS FORCE DIRECTION RESULTANT Ф Ф %


(g) (N) EQUILIBRANT ERROR

135 1.323 26°NE 1.52N 35.18


155 215.18 0.32
75 0.735 65°SE 155.5g
COMPUTATION
1𝑘𝑔
135g x 1000 = 0.135kg x 9.8 m/s 2 =1.323N

1𝑘𝑔
75g x1000 = 0.075kg x 9.8 m/s2 = 0.735N

∑Rx =1.323 sin26 + 0.735 sin65

=0.5800 + 0.6661 = 1.2461

∑Ry =1.323 cos26 – 0.735 cos65

=1.1891 – 0.3106 = 0.8785

R=√(∑𝑅𝑥)2+√(∑𝑅𝑦)2

=√(1.2461)2 + √(0.8785)2
1.5246
= = 0.1556 x 1000 =155.6 g
9.8

(∑𝑅𝑦)
Ф = tan−1 √(∑𝑅𝑥)

0.8785
= tan−1 √{1.2461}= 35.18 + 180 =215.18

𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡−𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡
% Error = x100
𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡

155−155.5
% Error = X100
155.5

0.5
=155.5=0.32
CONCLUSION

To find out the value of:

a.) Resultant use formula: R=√(∑𝑅𝑥)2 +√(∑𝑅𝑦)2 b.) Equilibrant use formula:Ф =
(∑𝑅𝑦)
tan−1 √(∑𝑅𝑥) . A force table is composed of circular ring attached to chain or strings from
which weights may be dangled. The ring and attached strings are suspended over a
protractor disk that measures the angle of the strings. During the course of this lab, we
gained familiarity in working with vector quantities. We demonstrated the process of the
addition of several vectors to form a resultant vector experimentally, graphically, and
algebraically. By using all three of these methods, we were able to see how each method
produces a slightly different resultant force (N) and resultant direction (in degrees). Friction
in the pulley most likely contributed to the error. It was necessary to tug at the pulleys and
make sure they were calibrated correctly.

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