Circular Motion Gravitation Labs

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AP Physics B Course Outline % on Dates Unit Exam Title Possible Labs Math and Data Collection Review 8/19-8/23 -Round Things -Determining G using a spring scale Newtonian Mechanics Kinematics (1D/2D) 15 8/26-9/13 Kinematics LTF #1 Constant Velocity LTF #2 Acceleration on a Ramp LTF #3 Not-So Free Fall LTF #4 Freefalling Washers LTF #5 Vector Scavenger Hunt LTF #6 Map of Texas LTF #7 Projectile Motion LTF #8 Dart Gun -Force Tables Newton’s Laws 17 9/16-10/8 Newton’s Laws LTF #9 Newton's 2" Law LTF #10 Atwood Machine LTF #11 Coefficient of Friction Work, Power, and Energy 10/9-10/18 Work, Power, and Energy LTF #15 Running the Stairs LTF #18 Roller Coaster Momentum 10/21-10/31 Momentum LTF #13 Crumple Zone LTF #14 Conservation of Momentum Particles/linear momentum Circular Motion/Gravitation 14 11/7-11/22 Circular Motion/Gravitation Circular motion/rotation LTF #12 Centripetal Force -Kepler's Laws Virtual Lab Oscillation/gravitation LTF #21 Waves in a Spring LTF #16 The Pendulum Swings LTF #17 Simple Harmonic Motion Wave Motion and Sound 2/26-3/7 Wave motion and sound Fluid mechanics and thermal 15 Thermodynamics and Fluids 13 11/25-12/13 Thermodynamics & Fluids Fluid mechanics -Buoyancy lab -Pressure-depth lab Temperature &heat -Calorimetry lab Kinetic theory/thermo Electricity and magnetism 25
Centripetal Force Exploring Uniform Circular Motion An object that moves in a circle at constant speed, v, is said to experience uniform circular motion (UCM). The magnitude of the velocity remains constant, but the direction of the velocity is continuously changing, as shown in Figure 1. Figure ] Notice that the velocity vectors are not pointing in the same direction. The velocity vector is always tangent to the circular path. This is why, should the string break, the object flies off in a straight line. Figure 2 An object revolving in a circle is continuously accelerating, even when the speed remains constant. The acceleration vector is always pointing toward the center of the circular path and it is always perpendicular to the velocity vector, as shown in Figure 2. Centripetal (center-seeking) acceleration, a., is defined as: Copyright © 2012 Laying the Foundation®, Inc., Dallas, Texas. All rights reserved. Visit us online at www.ltftraining.org.
If we measure the period, 7, the time needed for the object to make a complete revolution, we can calculate the speed of the object in UCM. During this time, it travels a distance equal to the circumference of the circle, 277, where r is the radius of the circular path. The object’s speed, then, is represented by v = % According to Newton’s second law (XF = ma), an object that is accelerating must have a net force acting upon it and we call this force centripetal force. This force is acting in the same direction as the acceleration which is toward the center of the circle (Figure 3). Figure 3 The equation for centripetal force can be expressed as 271\ [vz} T an’y F=ma=ma,=m|— |=m|——|=m r Centripetal force is the net force which points toward the center of the circle, and, as examples, can take the form of a gravitational force, frictional force, or tension in a string. Copyright © 2012 Laying the Foundation®, Inc., Dallas, Texas. All rights reserved. Visit us online at www./tftraining.org.
PURPOSE In this activity you will verify the relationship between centripetal force, mass, and ve1001ty in an object in uniform circular motion. You will be using the assumption that the centripetal force generated by the whirling stopper balances the force of weight for the hanging mass. MATERIALS Each lab group will need the followmg calculator, TI® graphing Centripetal Force Apparatus, set meter stick stopwatch washers or hanging weight set SAFETY ALERT 1. Goggles must be worn at all times. 2. Make sure you have enough room to swing your stopper without hitting other students. 3. Check to see that your cord is not frayed before beginning your experiment. PROCEDURE 1. Put your goggles on and leave them on for the entire laboratory period. 2. One partner should construct your apparatus as pictured in Figure 4 below. Rubber stopper T Glass tube wrapped with tape Figure 4 Copyright © 2012 Laying the Foundation®, Inc., Dallas, Texas. All rights reserved. Visit us online at www.ltftraining.org.
10. a. Mass the rubber stopper and record its mass in kilograms in Data Table 1 on your student answer page. Attach one end of the cord securely to the rubber stopper. b. Pass the other end of the cord through the glass or plastic tube. ¢. Bend a large paperclip into a hook and attach it to the free end of the cord. This hook needs to support several large washers. . The other partner should use a balance to mass your group’s washers + hook. Keep adding washers until the mass exceeds 100 grams. Record the mass of your stack of washers and hook in kilograms in Data Table 1 on your student answer page. Load the stack of washers onto the hook. If the stack is too large to hang securely from the hook, you can secure the stack together with a piece of string and hang the string from the hook. If you choose this method, re-weigh your hook as well as the stack of washers with the string attached. Adjust the cord so that there is about 0.75 m of cord between the top of the tube and the stopper. The partner that is going to operate the apparatus should support the stack of washers in one hand and hold the tube with the other. Begin whirling the stopper by moving the tube in a circular motion. Slowly release the stack of washers and adjust the speed of the stopper so that the stack of washers remains relatively stationary, meaning the stack is no longer climbing or falling. Important: Keep the stopper whirling in an elevated, horizontal circle as pictured in Figure 4. The tube should be held high enough in the air so that the spinning stopper does not threaten any part of the spinner’s head. Make several trial runs to master the technique. Be mindful of your space so that you do not accidentally hit any other students with your spinning stopper. When you have learned how to keep the velocity of the stopper and the position of the washers relatively constant, have your partner measure the time it takes for 20 revolutions by counting down the revolutions “5,4,3,2,1, go! 1,2,3, .... Record this time in Data Table 1 on your student answer page. The partner with the apparatus should stop the whirling stopper by placing his or her finger at the fop of the tube so as to capture the length of the radius of your circle. Use caution when performing this task so as not to be hit by the stopper. Once the stopper comes to rest, keep your finger in place so that the length of the cord will not change. Measure the radius, r, from the center of the tube to the center of the stopper. Use the appropriate number of significant digits and record the value in Data Table 1 on your student answer page. Repeat the procedure for two additional trials keeping the same stopper and the same stack of washers, but varying the radius. Keep the radius between 0.50 m and 0.90 m. Record all data to the appropriate number of significant digits in your data table. Copyright © 2012 Laying the Foundation®, Inc., Dalfas, Texas. All rights reserved. Visit us online at www.ltftraining.org.
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