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Lab Report Honors Physics

The document summarizes an experiment to determine the force required to launch a popper toy to its average maximum height. Variables like the independent variable of popper release, dependent variables of force, acceleration and velocity, and constants of the popper, launcher and surface are identified. The hypothesis is stated as determining the popping force. The procedure describes setting up measurements and filming multiple launches to gather height data. Errors in inconsistent launching and measurement are addressed. The conclusion states an average force of 1.5 newtons was found based on trial data and equations, with potential for more accuracy with additional trials and closer attention to procedure.

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Lab Report Honors Physics

The document summarizes an experiment to determine the force required to launch a popper toy to its average maximum height. Variables like the independent variable of popper release, dependent variables of force, acceleration and velocity, and constants of the popper, launcher and surface are identified. The hypothesis is stated as determining the popping force. The procedure describes setting up measurements and filming multiple launches to gather height data. Errors in inconsistent launching and measurement are addressed. The conclusion states an average force of 1.5 newtons was found based on trial data and equations, with potential for more accuracy with additional trials and closer attention to procedure.

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Ben Blier, Bethel Gebreyesus, Oscar Murray, Liam Saxon

Mr. Keller
Beta
15 December 2021

POPPING WITH GYRATING FORCE

Introduction
The lab question we endeavored to answer through our tests was: What is the amount of force
needed to launch the popper to its average maximum height? The equations we used were
𝑉²
V²=V02+2a(y-y0), 𝑉₂ = 2(𝑔)(ℎ) , 𝑎 = 2(𝑦₀)
and 𝐹𝑝 = 𝑚(𝑎 + 𝑔). In our experiment, we used
course domains 2 and 3. The way that we carried them out was conducting multiple
investigations and gathering data on the popper, we analyzed this data to solve for additional
information. When faced with the problem of an inconsistent launch, we changed the way that
the person who was launching it held the popper. We recorded the process and identified the
variables during the launch.

Variables
The independent variable is the release of the popper.
The dependent variables are the force pop of the popper, the acceleration of the popper, and
the velocity of the popper.
The constants are the person launching the popper, the popper itself, and the surface being
launched off of.

Hypothesis
What is the popping force required to lift the popping toy to its average maximum height?

Materials
- One popper toy - 0.0046 kg, popper height of 0.047 meters
- One 60 inch measuring tape
- 2 pieces of tape
- 2 phones (cameras)
- Solid floor to launch from
- Tape (for set up)

Procedure

Find a fairly wide (about 3ft by 3ft) level surface. Grab two pieces of sticky tape,
and a measuring tape. Tape the measuring-tape as close to the ground as
possible without bending it, and pull it taut, but not too hard, otherwise it will slip
out of the tape. Tape the other end of the measuring-tape to the wall. Get a
phone or two out to take data and footage on. Line the popper up with the meter-tape on the
floor for maximum accuracy of measurements. Pinch the ball of the popper by the sides and pull
it straight down. Let go of the popper while someone else is recording on a phone. Repeat this
process as similarly as possible 4-5 more times to gain sufficient data. Use the footage to
determine the height of the popper. Record this information on a spreadsheet.

Data and Analysis

Error Analysis
{What errors existed in the lab, how did you minimize that error, do you trust your data}
Errors that may have occurred during the lab consist of launching the popper incorrectly, or
inconsistently, not getting photo or video data on time for the popper to launch, or not having a
clear view of the popper during the launch. Launching the popper incorrectly could have caused
us to have a different height than what we usually get, and affect our data by changing our
average height. We fixed this by formulating a procedure so that we get as consistent of a
launch as we could. Not getting a photo or video before the popper lunches could have caused
us to have a lack of data and evidence. We fixed this by retaking photos and videos of the
Popper launched as much as we needed to. Not getting a clear photo could cause us to assume
how high the popper launched based on all of our other trials, which would cause disruptions
calculating the popper’s average and gathering data. We fixed this by changing the camera’s
resolution, or using a different phone to record data and evidence.

Conclusion
{Hint: Check the lab report notes for the FIVE parts of a good conclusion}
The amount of force required to launch the popper is an approximate average of 1.5 newtons,
because in trial one through three, we got numbers starting in 1.4, and in trials four and five, we
had numbers starting in 1.5 and 1.6. The average of these numbers will be 1.4 something,
which was what we got (1.477). Errors in the process might have occurred in the procedure that
we used to launch the popper, or measurements in height. We could have a more confident and
proven answer by conducting more trials and paying closer attention to the way that we held the
popper. By observing the data that we gathered from the popper launch, and using the
equations stated in the introduction, we came to the conclusion that it takes a force of about 1.5
newtons for the popper to reach its highest point.

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