Algebra Based HPhysics 18-19

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Extension credit /18

Hopper Lab
Objective:
The goalofthis lab is to determine:
1. the time (t) a hopperis in the air
“Dh ‘the initial velocity (vo) of the hopper
Materials:
Onelarge hopper
One small hopper
Meterstick, masking tape
Cell phone

Procedure:
1. Invert the hopper and placeit on your lab table top or the floor. .
2, Using the centimeter side of a meterstick, determine the maximum height the hopperreaches.
3. Repeat this process 5 times for each of your two hoppers. |
4, Fill in the chart below with your data.
Or a more accurate procedure: Invert the hopperon the floor in front of meter stick markings on the wall
and record the motion of the hopper using yourcell phone. Use yourcell phone to capture the motion of the
hopperto identify the maximumheight in a still frame.

“Data (14 pts): |

Trial 2

Trial 3

Trial 4

Trial 5
AAA

Average Height, Ax
(cm)

Convert cm to m
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Analysis:
Complete the following problems using information collected in the lab.

T, Initial Velocity (vo)

a. Large hopper(6 pts.)

Vo=?
v=0 m/s Vo = Vv? — 2aAx
a = -9,8 m/s?
Ax =
FINAL ANSWER:

b. Small Hopper(6 pts.)

y= Vp = Vv? — 2aAx
a=-9,8 m/s?
Ax=
* FINAL ANSWER:
Time(t)
Calculate the #ime (9 it took each hopperto travel from its peak to the ground using your average
height in meters (Ax) from thedata table.
***Think aboutit: if the hopper is moving in a downwarddirection, what happensto the
SIGN of the Ax?***

a. Large hopper (6 pts.)

t= pe a

FINAL ANSWER:
b. Small Hopper(6 pts.)
Data Formula Work

t=?
Vo= 0 m/s t= Pe a
a=-9.8 m/s?
Ax=
FINAL ANSWER:
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3. Plot a velocity vs. time graph for each hopper.
a. Determine the 2 points from the calculations for Vo and t and put in the following form:
(Os, vo) and (t, Om/s).
b. Plot the points on the graph area below.
Drawa bestfit line that includes your two points.
2

Calculate the slope of the line.

Large Hopper Graph and Slope(8pts.)

time (s)

Small Hopper Graph and Slope(8 pts.)

» time (s)
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Use the diagram to help you answer the following analysis questions. Please use detail in your answers.

4. Where in the path is the hopper moving thefastest? (2 pts.)

5. Whatposition in the hopper”s path does the square point represent?(2 pts.)

6. Whatis true about the velocity at the square point?

7. Ifwe had a hopper3 times larger what would you expect the slope ofthe velocity time graph to be?
(Hint: Doesthe size of the hopper affectthe slopeofthe velocity-time graph?) (3 pts.)

8. Whatis the force that causes the hopper’s motion while in the air? (1 pts.)

9. Draw a free body diagram of the hopperat position B. (2pts.)

10. Draw a free body diagramofthe hopperat position A, right after it leaves the ground. (2 pts.)
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EXTENSION:(SHOW ME WHAT YOU CAN DO----IMPRESS METI)

Interpretation andApplication Questions: (maximum 18 extension points)

1. Whatis the velocity of the large hopperatthe instant beforeit hits the table? Prove your answer using
oneof the given kinematics equations

Data Formula Work

FINAL ANSWER:

2. A coin wasflippedin the air and reached a maximumheight of 1.5 meters.

.a. What wasthe initial velocity? Ignore air resistance.

Data Formula Work

FINAL ANSWER:

b. How long wasthe coin inthe air?

Data Formula Work

FINAL ANSWER: