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Lab Report Discussion Essay

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The purpose of this lab was to create an experiment to test samples of plastic-like cylinders, to see if the different masses had an effect on the density of the objects. The original hypothesis was if the mass of the substance increased there would be no effect on its density.
As seen in the data analysis, the average density was 1.7 (g/mL), with only a negligible 0.1 (g/mL) difference across all four masses of the substance. Furthermore in the data, if the mass of the substance increased, the volume increased proportionally with it. This information ultimately supports our hypothesis. As addressed during classroom lectures, the relationship between the two variables is most likely explained by the fact that density is a ratio. It would be logical to assume that while the mass and volume increase at the same rate, the division of mass by volume would result in nearly the same number. …show more content…

However, while the accuracy of the calculated average density is unknown, it was very precise, given the negligible 0.1 (g/mL) inconsistency. Possible sources of errors could result from inaccurate following of the procedure, or a lack of good time management. These would result in human errors such as rushing and taking inaccurate measurements, both which would result in flawed raw data. This could be remedied by carefully following each step in the procedure and slowing down movements to reduce measurement error. However, do not believe we had many flaws in the execution of our

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