Lab E1: Error and free fall
Objectives (Part 1):
- Learn to use Vernier calipers
- Learn the precision of measuring instruments
- Review standard deviation
- Review use of Excel
- Learn how to determine the error in calculated quantities
Measure the time it takes an object to fall a distance H and use this to experimentally determine the value of g.
Part 1: block measurement
Numbered block and caliper
Part 2: Free fall
Lab setup
Electronic release mechanism with ball
Electronic release mechanism
Impact Plate
How to load a ball into the release mechanism
Rod holder
Electronic mechanism plugged into PASCO Interface
