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Rotational Inertia of a Thin Rod
Determine the rotational inertia of a thin rod about an axis through center. Use the Parallel Axis Theorem to determine the rotational inertia of a thin...
Rotational Inertia of a Point Mass
Determine the rotational inertia of a point mass about a perpendicular axis through center of the circle of rotation. The rotational inertia of a point...
Centripetal Force
Determine how the centripetal force depends on angular velocity, mass, and radius by measuring the force directly with a force sensor.
Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions
A ball rolls down a ramp and collides with a second stationary ball. Confirm that momentum is conserved...
Conservation of Energy of Ball on Ramp
Verify that potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as a ball rolls down a ramp. The kinetic...
Projectile Motion Using a Ball Ramp
Determine the velocity of a ball at the bottom of the ball ramp by measuring where it hits the floor. Verify that result by measuring the velocity of the...
Uniform Acceleration Down an Inclined Plane
Determine how the distance the ball rolls down the plane depends on time and determine how the speed...
General Properties of Diodes Using AC/DC Smart Power Supply
The purpose of this experiment is to investigate the characteristic curves (I vs. V) of various types...
RC Circuit Using AC/DC Smart Power Supply
The manner by which the voltage on a capacitor decreases is studied. The half-life for the decay...
Kirchhoff’s Circuit Laws Using AC/DC Smart Power Supply
Kirchhoff’s Junction Rule and Loop Rule form the basis of all circuit analysis. Here we verify...
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