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Physics Lab 8

This document contains data from experiments on simple harmonic motion. It examines the relationship between period and displacement, tilt of an air track, and mass of an air cart. The conclusion is that displacement and tilt do not affect period, but mass does, likely due to increased friction. Questions are asked about examples of SHM and features of log-log graphs.

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Physics Lab 8

This document contains data from experiments on simple harmonic motion. It examines the relationship between period and displacement, tilt of an air track, and mass of an air cart. The conclusion is that displacement and tilt do not affect period, but mass does, likely due to increased friction. Questions are asked about examples of SHM and features of log-log graphs.

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Title:

A MOVING OBJECT CONSTANTLY OPPOSED, SIMPLY REPEATS

Objectives:
1) Determine what factors influence the period of simple harmonic motion
(SHM)
2) To learn the value of logarithmic (or exponential) graphs)

Equations:

Data:
DATA FOR FINDING RELATION BETWEEN AIR CART DISPLACEMENT AND VARIATION OF
PERIORD
Displacement Total Time Average Time for Displacement
Trial (+/-0.01 m) (+/-0.01) Set (+/-0.01) Period((t/10)
1 0.1 17.1
2 0.1 17.45 17.28 1.73
3 0.1 17.28
1 0.15 17.44
2 0.15 17.19 17.28 1.73
3 0.15 17.22
1 0.2 17.25
2 0.2 17.13 17.19 1.72
3 0.2 17.19

DATA FOR FINDING RELATION BETWEEN HEIGHT OF TILT OF AIR TRACK AND VARIATION
OF PERIOD
Trial Height of Tilt Total Time Average Time for Tilt Set (+/- Period((t/10)
(+/- .001cm) (+/-0.01) 0.01)
1 5.138 17.13
2 5.138 17.21 17.17 1.717
3 5.138 17.16
1 2.01 17.43
2 2.01 17.12 17.3 1.73
3 2.01 17.34
1 1.13 17.36
2 1.13 17.21 17.25 1.725
3 1.13 17.18

DATA FOR FINDING RELATION BETWEEN MASS OF AIR CART AND VARIATIONS OF PERIOD
Displacement Total Time Average Time for Mass Set
Trial Mass (+/- .001kg) (+/- 0.01m) (+/-0.01) (+/-0.01) Period((t/10)
1 0.301 0.2 21.18
2 0.301 0.2 20.84 24.15 2.415
3 0.301 0.2 21.15
1 0.401 0.2 24.19
2 0.401 0.2 24.1 21.06 2.106
3 0.401 0.2 24.15
1 0.601 0.2 30.32
2 0.601 0.2 30.96 30.57 3.057
3 0.601 0.2 30.5

Calculations:

Observation:
1) Displacement vs. Variation of the Period
Despite the incremental increase of .05 m for the displacement the amount of time
for the air cart to complete ten oscillations (10 periods) is consistent for each trial
(17.28+/- 0.01 sec.)
2) Height of Air Track Tilt vs. Variation of Period
Despite the variation of the tilt or pitch of the air track it seems to have no effect
on the amount of time it takes for the air cart to complete ten oscillations (10
periods). Also a surprise, despite the change in the manipulated variable in this
experiment (Displacement → Height of tilt) the time has remained constant
(17.28 +/-0.01sec.).
3) Mass vs. Variation of the Period
With the manipulation of the mass of the air cart we see a surprising change in the
amount of time it takes for the air cart to complete ten oscillations (10 periods).
My only reasoning for this behavior is that once the manipulated variable began
to effect friction between air cart and the air track then its effects became evident.

Questions:
Q1. List 4 or 5 examples in nature or everyday life that approximates simple harmonic
motion.
A1. (1) A swing, (2) Tree’s swaying in the wind, (3) A clock pendulum, (4) A marble
settling into a bowl.

Q2. What point (x and y value represents the origin on a log-log graph?
A2. The origin on a log-log graph is represented by (1,1)

Q4. Give two reasons why the slope of a log-log graph does not have units?
A4. 1) Because, although we plot points with units onto the graph, we get the slope by
taking the log of those points. Logarithms have no units, therefore our slope is
unitless.
2). Because the slope of the graph is expressed as the exponent of the simple
functional relationship then the slope must be unitless, because exponents are
unitless.

Conclusion:
1) Displacement vs. Variation of the Period—The exponent f (the slope) is the
functional relationship because y is independent of x, a constant.
y=kxf: if f=0 then y=k
2) ) Height of Air Track Tilt vs. Variation of Period—The exponent f (the slope) is
the functional relationship because y is independent of x, a constant.
y=kxf: if f=0 then y=k

3) Mass vs. Variation of the Period—The exponent f (the slope) is the functional
relationship because y is a square root function.
y=kxf: if f=0.5, then y=k√x

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