PASCO ME-9430 Dynamics Cart with Mass - Manual (Page 21)

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Table 5.1
Data and Analysis
y-position of SS1 = _____ cm
y-position of SS2 = _____ cm
Questions
1. Is it possible to construct a “Super-bat” for which both SS1 and SS2 coincide? If so, what changes would
have to occur to the uniform rod to bring SS1 and SS2 closer together? (You might use the Sweet-Spot
computer program to help you answer this!)
2. What assumptions have we made in analyzing this system? How do they affect our results?
Trial y (cm)
Optional
µmgx (joules)
Average
x (cm)
x (cm)
1
5
4
3
2
6
8
7
10
50
40
30
20
60
80
70