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The document outlines a lab experiment for students to explore constant and changing velocities using a cart and an aluminum track. It includes instructions for creating velocity vs. time graphs using Sparkvue software, adjusting the track angle for constant velocity, and recording data from the experiment. The lab also features analysis questions to assess understanding of the concepts related to velocity changes.

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Sparkvue constant velocity lab

The document outlines a lab experiment for students to explore constant and changing velocities using a cart and an aluminum track. It includes instructions for creating velocity vs. time graphs using Sparkvue software, adjusting the track angle for constant velocity, and recording data from the experiment. The lab also features analysis questions to assess understanding of the concepts related to velocity changes.

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SPH3U0 Constant Velocity Lab |

Muhammad, karanveer, huzaifa


In class we learned that constant velocity can be found by using these equations;
Δd
v = displacement/time or v=
Δt
Today’s lab is an exercise to see if you can find the angle of track required to make your cart move at a
constant velocity. Use the Capstone software or Sparkvue (click link to start software).

Part 1: Creating a graph of velocity vs. time using sparkvue.

Instructions:
● Grab a smart cart for your group as well as an aluminum track. Set the cart on the track to see how it
slides smoothly across.
● Open Sparkvue
● Select “build new experiment”
● Set up a velocity vs time graph to measure the velocity of your cart. … click the single pane … choose
line graph … select the measurement of velocity for the y-axis (leave time for the x-axis).
● Press start … wait a few seconds … then push your cart across the track as the software draws a
graph.
● Prepare a screenshot of your graph to paste into your report.
● Record what the constant velocity of the cart was as it travelled across the track.

Part 2: Setting the angle of the track to ensure the cart moves with constant
velocity.

Instructions:
● Prepare your sparkvue software to record a velocity-time graph again.
● Consider the velocity of the cart the first time you sent it across the track. Did it speed up or slow down
at all during its trip? Use paper/pencils/whiteboards/textbooks or other materials to boost up one end of
the track so that the cart moves across the track with constant velocity. You may need to try several
times with several angles to get it perfect.
● Prepare a screenshot of your graph to paste into your report.
● Record what the constant velocity of the cart was as it travelled across the track.

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Part 3: Setting the angle of the track to ensure the cart moves with changing
velocity.

Instructions:
A)
● Prepare your sparkvue software to record a velocity-time graph again.
● Roll your cart up the track while the track is inclined by at least 10o. Stop the cart before it drives off the
end.
● Prepare a screenshot of your graph to paste into your report.
● Record what the starting velocity of the cart was, as well as its final velocity.
3.5 degrees
●

ANGLE 10 DEGREES

B)
● Prepare your sparkvue software to record a velocity-time graph again.
● Roll your cart down the track while the track is declined by at least 10o. Stop the cart before it drives off
the end.
● Prepare a screenshot of your graph to paste into your report.
● Record what the starting velocity of the cart was, as well as its final velocity.

Lab Data:

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Names of your group members : karanveer sharma ,muhammad dawood
khan , Muhammed Huzaifa. ,

Part 1:

Screenshot of your graph.

Approximate velocity of your cart: 0.420 m/s approximately

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Part 2:

Screenshot of your graph.

Constant velocity of your cart: 0.261 m/s

Part 3:

A)Screenshot of your graph.


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Angle of incline: 10°
Starting velocity of your cart: at 2.350 seconds , 1.609 m/s Final velocity of your cart: at 2.850 seconds ,
0.813 m/s

B)Screenshot of your graph.


●

Angle of decline: 10 °

Starting velocity of your cart: at 0.950 seconds , 0.060 m/s Final velocity of your cart: at 2 seconds , 1.613
m/s

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Analysis Questions:
a) In part 1, your cart’s velocity was changing slightly. Describe all the factors that may have caused the
cart to have changing velocity (even though the wheels are smooth, and you think the desk is relatively
level).
(i) air resistance : even though the air is minimal , it can still bring a slight change to the velocity of the
cart
(ii) uneven push force :- the push given to the cart might be too less or more so it may have caused
the cart to have changing velocity .
(iii)The Cart Didn’t Move Perfectly Straight or was not perfectly placed on the rail:- If the cart
wobbled slightly or didn’t go in a perfectly straight line, its velocity could have changed a little.

b) In part 2, you recorded your cart’s constant velocity.


i) What was this constant velocity?
0.261 m/s (approximately)
ii) For how many seconds did the cart stay at this constant velocity?
3.5 seconds
iii) The velocity was constant for a given amount of time … check your graph to find out how long
the cart was moving at constant velocity. What was this time? It was 3.5 seconds
iv) Calculate how far the cart traveled in the time interval described in question “iii”.
D= v*t
D= 0.261 m/s * 3.5
D= 0.9135 meters is how far the cart traveled
v) How far would you cart have traveled if it continued at a constant velocity for 60s?
D= v*t
D= 0.261 m/s * 60
D=15.66 meters is how far the cart would have traveled if it continued at a constant velocity for
60 seconds

c) In part A your cart slowed down.


i) What was the initial velocity of the cart?
1.609 m/s
ii) What was the final velocity of the cart?
0.813 m/s
iii) What was the cart’s Δ v ? … use the equation Δ v=v 2−v 1 .
= 0.813 m/s - 1.609 m/s
= -0.796 m/s
So, the change in velocity is -0.796 m/s.
v 1 +v 2
iv) What was the cart’s v ? … use the equation v= .
2
=1.609 m/s + 0.813 m/s / 2
v = 1.211m/s

d) In part B your cart sped up.


i) What was the initial velocity of the cart?
0.060 m/s
ii) What was the final velocity of the cart?
1.613 m/s

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iii) What was the cart’s Δ v ? … use the equation Δ v=v 2−v 1 .
=1.613 m/s - 0.060 m/s
=1.553 m/s
v 1 +v 2
iv) What was the cart’s v ? … use the equation v= .
2
=0.060 + 1.613 / 2
=0.8365 m/s

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