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** Your wiki page will be your lab book. All required lab write-ups will be posted on this page along with their due date. Your page should have a link to your lab. You can see the Sample Student Page for a basic approach to setting this up. It is probably best to first type the lab and create graphs in a typical word processing document and then paste it into your wiki page, however the end justifies the means so you may approach this however you feel most comfortable. Plagarism and academic dishonesty are not tolerated. **======

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Your page should list each lab and link to a page containing that write-up. To do this type the link title like- Lab1: Measurements ======

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Then highlight the text (//Lab1 only- punctuation cannot be used//) and click on the //Link// icon in the tool bar. In the pop-up window keep the link text the same but change the page name by adding your last name to the beginning of it. This will keep things a bit more organized. At this point __save the page__ and then click on your newly created link. You will be prompted to create the new page for the lab. ====== >>> Describe in detail the type of motion that takes place for all possible slopes (+,0,-). Also explain what physically occurs when the line crosses the x axis. Did this happen during your lab investigation. Why or why not? >>> Describe in detail the type of motion that takes place for all possible slopes (+,0,-). Also explain what physically occurs when the line crosses the x axis. Did this happen during your lab investigation. Why or why not? >>> (**Do not insert just text.** The //**text annotation**// is anchored to the graph and will always copy and print with it.) > **LAB 13****- COLLISIONS**
 * ** Lab1: MEASUREMENTS **
 * **Complete the write-up as indicated on the lab instructions page for parts c&d only. The procedure was given so simply restate it briefly in your own words. **
 * **Due- 9/12 **
 * ** Lab2: GRAPH MATCHING **
 * **Answer the questions below discussing what you did in the lab. **
 * 1) //For Position-Time graphs...//
 * =====2) //For Velocity-Time graphs...// =====
 * **Due- 9/23**
 * ** Lab3: INTRO TO VIDEO ANALYSIS **
 * Open LoggerPro and __**INSERT**__ the dunebuggy video from T:\dkellogg\AP Physics\Video Analysis\Videos\Linear Motion
 * As shown in class, create a graph that includes the following and cut and paste it onto your wiki page for this lab.
 * Title: Position vs. Time- Dunebuggy
 * Delete unnecessary points
 * Correct axis labels and units
 * Curve fit showing equation and r value
 * An inserted text annotation box that has varied font, color and boarders and is easily read. In this box include an accurrate discription of what is shown by your graph.
 * **Due- 9/21**
 * ** Lab4: PHYSLET- **Exploration 2.2: Determine the Correct Graph
 * Go to T:\dkellogg\Physlets\start.html
 * Complete the physlet exploration as directed and post your answers clearly so there is no need to rewrite the question.
 * **Due- 9/23 **
 * **Lab5: WORKING WITH ANALYTICAL TOOLS**
 * Complete the lab as given. Use the snipping tool to insert an image of your final graphs (when step 9 is complete). Paste this onto the wiki page you creat for the lab and sumarize the answers to the questions in conversational form. Be complete and consise.
 * **Due- 9/29**
 * **Lab6: MOTION ON AN INCLINE**
 * Complete the lab as given. Use the snipping tool to insert an image of your final graphs (when step 1 of Part 2 is complete). Paste this onto the wiki page you create for the lab and sumarize the answers to the questions (in 2-6) in formal discussion. Be complete and consise. You will need to add a curve fit and gather some information after you snip your graph, so be sure you saved your work.
 * **Due- 10/3**
 * **Lab7: AIR RESISTANCE**
 * Complete the lab as given. Use the snipping tool to insert an image of your graphs when asked for.
 * **Due- 10/22**
 * **Lab8: PROJECTILE MOTION**
 * Use LoggerPro to complete the following analysis. Insert the video from the following file T:\dkellogg\AP Physics\Video Analysis\Videos\Projectile Motion\projectile#2
 * Both vertical and horizontal position values are relevant to this video clip’s study.
 * Be sure to apply a scale before acquiring your data.
 * Create a graph of the trajectory. Find a best fit equation and comment (using an inserted text annotation box) on your findings. **//Snip and post//**
 * Create, analyze and comment (using an inserted text annotation box) on the position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs for the x direction. **//Snip and post.//**
 * Create, analyze and comment (using an inserted text annotation box) on the position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs for the y direction. //**Snip and post.**//
 * Pythagorize using the horizontal and vertical velocity values to calculate the ball’s **__VELOCITY__** at a point (time) when the ball is on its way up and a point when the ball is on its way down during its flight. //**Show/explain your work.**//
 * **Due- 11/4**
 * **Lab9: PHYSLETS**
 * **//Exploration 3.2- Run the Gauntlet, Controlling x, v, and a.//**
 * a) Can you navigate to the goal on the right? We call this challenge //Running the Gauntlet//.
 * b) Which controller (the position, velocity, or acceleration) is harder to use? Why?
 * c) Post your best time for each vector.
 * **//Exploration 4.2- Change the Two Forces Applied.//**
 * a) Briefly explain how and why the ball moves according to the forces applied.
 * //**Exploration 4.3- Change the Force Applied to Get to the Goal.**//
 * a) Given an applied force, how does the ball move?
 * b) Does the ball always move the way you expect? Why or why not?
 * c) Post your best times for both attractive and repulsive forces.
 * //**Illustration 3.2- Motion on an Incline.**//
 * a) Describe what Galileo found from his experimentation.
 * **Due 11/16**
 * **Lab10: ATWOODS MACHINE**
 * Complete the lab as given. Use the snipping tool to insert an image of your final graphs. Paste this onto the wiki page you create for the lab and sumarize the answers to the questions as formal discussion. Be complete and consise. You may need to add a curve fit and gather some other information after you snip your graph, so be sure you saved your work.
 * **Due- 11/30**
 * **LAB 11****- BALLISTIC PENDULUM RESEARCH**
 * Explain what a ballistic pendulum is, what it is used for, what measurements are required to be taken and what main physics principles are involved. Write your response in your own words and include links to your sources (following your response). Include at least 3 relevant pictures with explanation.
 * **Due- 1/2**
 * **LAB 12****- Physlets**
 * Summarize finding an ddiscussion question from Physlet Illustrations 8.1, 8.2 & 8.3.
 * **Due- 1/28**
 * Complete video analysis (LoggerPro) of momentum for elastic and inelastic collisions I and II (T:\dkellogg\AP Physics\Video Analysis\Videos). Show necessary graphical data and analysis to determine momentum and kinetic energy before and after the collisions for each cart (each video) then determine if each was conserved and to what degree (%) they were elastic or inelastic. In your hypothesis discuss which conservation laws are expected to apply to each type of collision and what each collision should look like. Post all results on your wiki lab-book. Be sure to include descriptive titles and labels on all graphs. Help each other with process but work independently. (Essentially you’re are getting the mass from the value posted on the video and using the slope of your line for each cart to determine its velocity)
 * Due- 1/30
 * **LAB 14****- Ballistic Pendulum**
 * Using the data for the ballistic pendulum gathered in class, determine the speed of the ball fired from the projectile launcher. Show the derivation of the equations used and a table of your measurements.
 * Describe how you can use energy or kinematics to find the speed of the ball as it leaves the launcher. Pick one and actually find the speed of the ball as it leaves the launcher.
 * Calculate percent error.
 * Your write-up should include a paragraph explaining the procedure. Then show all calculations in problem-solving format (start with before and after pictures).
 * **LAB 15****- PHYSLET ILLUSTRATION 10.1**
 * **LAB 16****- CENTRIPETAL FORCE LAB**
 * Complete the Centripetal force lab as given Answer the preliminary questions as part of your introduction/discussion.
 * The Graph plotting should be shown with notations explaining relationship.
 * Analysis questions should be answered in a formal summary (paragraph).
 * Application questions should be answered in a formal summary (paragraph).
 * Due- 2/28
 * **LAB 17- SIMPLE PENDULUM**
 * Follow directions as given on the handout. On your wiki page include a brief bullet point procedure, data, graphs and mathematical model(relationship). For your analysis relate your results to equation 13.14 in your book.
 * Due- 3/20
 * **LAB 18- SPRING WITH MASS**
 * Follow directions as given on the handout. On your wiki page include a brief bullet point procedure, data, graphs and mathematical model(relationship). For your analysis relate your results to equation 13.11 in your book.
 * Due- 3/20
 * **LAB 19- TORQUE AND ROTATIONAL EQUILIBRIUM**
 * Follow directions as given on the handout. On your wiki page report the following:
 * __Case III__- Values calculated for your unknown masses. Find percent error by comparing them ot the following accepted values: D-271.02g, B-257.51g, R-132.40g, E-206.14g, F-196.7g
 * __Case IV__- Data & calculations, predicted value of meter stick and percent error compared to actual value.
 * __Questions-__ Each of the 3 questions answered in complete sentences (formal discussion).
 * Due- 4/18
 * **LAB 20- ROTATIONAL INERTIA DEMONSTRATOR**
 * Follow directions as given on the handout.
 * On your wiki page report the following answers in complete sentences (formal discussion):
 * __Experiment #1 Kinematics of Rotational Motion__-
 * Compare the two acceleration values and determine if they agree within the uncertainty of measurement.
 * __Experiment #2 Determining Moment of Inertia__-
 * Compare the moment of inertia values from methods 1&2 and determine if they agree within the uncertainty of measurement.
 * __Experiment #3 Energy of Rotational Motion__-
 * Compare the sum of the two final kinetic energies to the loss of potential energy of the falling mass and determine if they agree within the uncertainty of measurement.
 * Due- 4/18
 * **LAB 21- HERSHEY PARK VIDEO ANALYSIS**
 * Choose two video clips taken from HP video folder on the T: drive
 * Use the insert movie feature in LoggerPro to carry out your analysis
 * Plot graph(s) and show lines and text annotation boxes to describe what is shown.
 * For each ride research or find any additional information needed to determine several of the following:
 * U, KE, v,a, m, p, a(cent), w, fishy, etc...
 * Explain any assumptions made in your estimates or calculations
 * Commenton your results (Do they seem reasonable)
 * Due- 5/21