Lab Report 01
Lab Report 01
1. Introduction
Objectives
The purpose of the experiment was to explain the relationship between time vs velocity
vs acceleration. Including the understanding of how fast or slow a person is moving and over the
course of time what caused the person to either accelerate or decelerate. Shows distance over
specific time intervals including times of constant acceleration and deceleration.
2. Experimental Procedure
Experimental variables include position which is a vector
quantity, speed which is scalar, velocity which is a vector quantity and
acceleration which is a vector quantity. First step is to set up the
computer and plug it into an outlet where a green indicator should
light up. Next, to mount the motion sensor and place it at the edge of
the table. Then, position the motion sensor window aiming it at the
front of the sensor. Finally, you should be able to see the motion that was represented on the
screen.
3. Results
3.1. Experimental Data
3.2. Calculations
Equations used
Distance T raveled
Average Speed= T ime Elapsed
F inal P osition − Initial P osition
Average Velocity= T ime Elapsed
Change in V elocity
Average Acceleration= T Ime Elapsed
Highest V alue − Smallest V alue
Maximum % Difference= Average V elocity
x 100
Results
Part A #4= 6.38-2.63/ 10 secs= .375 m/ seconds
Part A #5= 6.00-2.49/ 1 sec= 3.51 m/ seconds
Part B #4= 2.32- 0.63/ 5 seconds= .338 m/seconds
Part B #4= average velocity -0.324 toward sensor
Part B #7= Average velocity for entire period = 1.0 - 0.3/ 10 secs=
ccccccccffffffff0.7 m/sec
● Part 3 Section B
5. Conclusion
We learned about the relationship between velocity vs time vs position and how
they apply to reality.
The question for me arose as to how this will affect something in three
dimensions?