PASCO ME-9430 Dynamics Cart with Mass - Manual (Page 25)

012-04840E Dynamics Cart
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t (sec) d (cm) a ( )
1
4
3
2
cm
s 2
Table 6.1
Trial
Table 6.2
D (cm)
1
5
4
3
2
6
Trial
cm
s 2
Data and Analysis
ø = _________ Spring constant, k = _________ (from Experiment 4)
average acceleration = _________ coefficient of sliding friction = _________
θ = _________ Predicted value of D = _________ cm
Questions
1. In analyzing this system, has the energy been fully accounted for? Discuss.
2. How do your results agree with your prediction? Discuss.
3. What if you launched the cart up the same ramp? How far up would it go?
Average of measured value of D = _________ cm Percent of difference = _________%