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The lab report details an experiment using an inclined plane to measure theoretical and experimental accelerations with varying masses and angles. Data collected showed that while accelerations remained consistent regardless of weight, percent errors varied, with the most significant error occurring at low tilt. The experiment enhanced understanding of gravitational forces and acceleration calculations using CAPSTONE software.

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The lab report details an experiment using an inclined plane to measure theoretical and experimental accelerations with varying masses and angles. Data collected showed that while accelerations remained consistent regardless of weight, percent errors varied, with the most significant error occurring at low tilt. The experiment enhanced understanding of gravitational forces and acceleration calculations using CAPSTONE software.

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Lab #5 Report: Inclined plane

Materials and set up


The equipment required for this lab:

-Motion sensor
-CAPSTONE software
-Air track and air pump
-Air Glide
-Metallic slabs
-Weight puck(s)
First, we must insert the metallic slabs to set the Glide at an angle and
measure the slabs to set as a height in our experiment. Using the
Pythagorean theorem, we calculate the sine of the angle of the track and
then get the theoretical acceleration. After that we need to set the sensor
and the system by calibrating it and setting up the position overtime graph
in the CAPSTONE platform.

Data and data analysis


Present the data collected and calculations to obtain specific values with
graphs, tables, and equation for the reader to review for evidence.

Table I: Theoretical Acceleration I in an


inclined plane
Hypotenus sin Acceleratio
Opposite e (Ø) n

.02 M 1M 0.02 0.196

Table II: Experimental acceleration 1, low mass and high tilt


Initial Final Exp. Percent
Velocity Velocity Accleration Error
-0.66 m/s 0.60 m/s 0.1909 -2.67%

Table III: Experimental acceleration 2, high mass and high tilt


Initial Final Exp. Percent
Velocity Velocity Acceleration Error
-64 m/s 62 m/s 0.189 -3.57%
Table VI: Theoretical Acceleration II, low tilt
Opposit sin Theoretical Percent
e Hypotenuse (Ø) Acceleration Difference
.01 M 1 [m] 0.01 0.098 -100.00%
Table V: Experimental acceleration 3, low tilt
Initial Final Exp. Percent Error (II with
Velocity Velocity Acceleration 3 3)
-0.47 m/s 0.44 m/s 0.0947 -3.48%

 Are you expecting a different acceleration? Why?


No, we are not expecting a difference in acceleration because the
weight does not change acceleration due to the normal force
counteracting the weight.
 If your answer was yes, how the new value will be? (Higher, lower,
much higher, much lower, etc.)
We answered no.
 Are you expecting a different percent error? Why?
We are not expecting a percent error because it’s the same experiment
with the same variables but only changing the weight which does not
affect the acceleration.
 If your answer was yes, how the new value will be? (Higher, lower,
much higher, much lower, etc.)
We answered no.
 Are the accelerations different?
No, the accelerations are not different.
 Should they be that way? Why?
Yes the acceleration should be the same because weight does not
effect the acceleration.
 Are the percent errors different?
Yes but by a 3% difference.
 Should they be that way? Why?
Yes they should be that way because of how the acceleration stays the
same in both equations.
1. Which experimental acceleration had the most significant percent
error?
Table 6 had the greatest percent error by 100% because of the removal
of slabs that changed the accelerations dramatically.
2. Which acceleration had the most unexpected value?
The most unexpected acceleration was the table 6 because of how the
acceleration was around half of the other two tables.
Personal learning experiences
This experiment was very informational and helped put a picture in my head
when thinking about the force of gravity in relation to a inclined place. As
well as how it changes when changing the height as well as the weight. This
experiment showed us how to calculate the acceleration with a specific
acceleration getting the theoretical acceleration as well as how to test it
through the CAPSTONE program.

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