Physics Lab 214

Sec:80X
Date: XX-XX-2018
Work and Energy Conservation
Name: XXXXXX YYYYY
Lab Partner: ………… …………

Purpose: Similar to previous lab +5 points

Diagram: Similar to previous lab

+5 points

Theory: Define Work and different type of mechanical energies. Derive all the
required equation to be used during experiment.
+10 points

Data: Include all position vs time and velocity vs time graphs for Part I and Part II

Calculation:
For Part I (W/O magnet)
Mass of cart ( 𝑚𝐶 ) = ….
Mass of hanger ( 𝑚𝐻 ) = ⋯

At initial time 𝑡𝑖 ,
Position 𝑥𝑖 = … Velocity 𝑣𝑖 = ⋯

At final time 𝑡𝑓 ,
Position 𝑥𝑓 = ⋯ Velocity 𝑣𝑓 = ⋯

1
Change in total K.E : Δ𝐾. 𝐸 = 2 (𝑚𝐶 + 𝑚𝐻 )(𝑣𝑓2 − 𝑣𝑖2 ) = ⋯

Change in P.E: Δ𝑃. 𝐸 = 𝑚𝐻 𝑔 (𝑥𝑓 − 𝑥𝑖 ) = ⋯

1
Change in K.E of cart: Δ𝐾. 𝐸𝐶 = 𝑚𝐶 (𝑣𝑓2 − 𝑣𝑖2 ) = ⋯
2
For Part II (With magnet)
Mass of cart ( 𝑚𝐶 ) = ….
Mass of hanger ( 𝑚𝐻 ) = ⋯

At initial time 𝑡𝑖 ,
Position 𝑥𝑖 = … Velocity 𝑣𝑖 = ⋯

At final time 𝑡𝑓 ,
Position 𝑥𝑓 = ⋯ Velocity 𝑣𝑓 = ⋯

1
Change in total K.E : Δ𝐾. 𝐸 = (𝑚𝐶 + 𝑚𝐻 )(𝑣𝑓2 − 𝑣𝑖2 ) = ⋯
2

Change in P.E: Δ𝑃. 𝐸 = 𝑚𝐻 𝑔 (𝑥𝑓 − 𝑥𝑖 ) = ⋯

1
Change in K.E of cart: Δ𝐾. 𝐸𝐶 = 𝑚𝐶 (𝑣𝑓2 − 𝑣𝑖2 ) = ⋯
2

+25 points

Sources of error: Write down all the possible sources of error during
measurements

+5 points

Conclusion: Few lines about experiment and its outcome.

+5 points

Questions (25 points)

1. In part I, is the change in total kinetic energy equal in magnitude to the change in
gravitational potential energy? Why?
2. In part II, is the change in total kinetic energy equal in magnitude to the change
in gravitational potential energy? Explain.
3. Is the change in kinetic energy of m1 is equal to the work done according to
equation (3)? This is a check to see if the work-kinetic energy theorem holds for
m1.

(Part II)
4. Compare the qualitative nature of the velocity versus time plots Part I and II. How
would you describe the behavior shown in each plot? Can you explain the
differences in the behavior?

What would you say the behavior of the velocity is for large times in Part II? In
this long-time limit, what would you expect the acceleration of the masses to be?

(you might want to review section 6-3 of the text)

5. In the long-time limit in Part II, where does the energy coming from the decrease
in potential energy go?