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GENERAL PHYSICS 1

Laboratory Experiment No. 1

PRECISION MEASUREMENT

NAME: Ethan Duncan Nepunan (Group Leader) GRADE& SECTION: Stem NMPL 11-8 SCORE: _________
Rodgelyn Faith Nismal
Kem Shuobe Yamagami
Wendy Tarde
Jake Michael Salazar
Raphael Cedric Alquisada

I. Objective: To develop skills necessary for precision measurement through the:

a. Verification of the value of Pi
b. Verification of the Pythagorean Theorem
II. Materials/ Apparatuses: Ruler, Protractor, Cylindrical Pipe, Two Small Boxes, Paper Tape
III. Diagram:

IV. Procedure (Write in Imperative Form)

Before beginning the experiment, ensure that you have all of the following materials or equipment ready: a ruler, a protractor, a
cylindrical pipe (cling wrap), two small boxes, and paper tape. The following items are required for the first objective of the experiment, which
is to verify the value of Pi: a ruler, a cylindrical pipe (cling wrap), two small boxes, paper tape (or a cut piece of paper), and a pen. Make sure
the piece of paper you cut is long enough to wrap around the cylindrical pipe. Place the cylindrical pipe on top of a flat surface and compress it
between the two little boxes to begin the experiment. Next, using a ruler, measure the distance between the two little boxes (in cm) to
estimate the diameter of the cylindrical pipe. Rotate or invert the cylindrical pipe three times to obtain three separate measurements, and
make sure the three measurements are noted in the table. Wrap the cut piece of paper around the cylindrical pipe and indicate where it
overlaps to measure the circumference. Then, unwrap the paper and set it on the table, measuring the distance (in cm) from the beginning of
the paper to the specified point three times in three different portions of the pipe. Using the above formulas, calculate the average diameter,
average circumference, experimental value of Pi, and percent difference based on the data. Make that the computed values are entered into
the table.
 The materials required for the experiment's second goal, which is to verify the Pythagorean Theorem, are a protractor, a ruler, paper,
and a pen. To begin, use the protractor to create a right triangle with all of its angles measuring 90 degrees. Using a ruler, measure the lengths
of the right triangle's sides a, b, and c (in cm). Finally, using the measurements collected, solve for the length of side c using the Pythagorean
Theorem and the supplied formula, then compare the measured length of side c with the calculated length of side c.

V. Table.
a. Verification of the Value of Pi

TRIAL Diameter of Pipe Circumference Average Diameter Average Experimental % Difference

(in cm) Circumference Value of Pi
(in cm)

1 5cm 15.7cm 5.03cm 15.73cm 3.127 -0.462

2 5.1cm 15.8cm

3 5cm 15.7cm

b. Verification of Pythagorean Theorem

Measured Lengths of the Sides of the Right Triangle Computed Length % Difference
of Side c
( in cm )

Side a Side b Side c

6cm 6cm 8.5cm 8.485 0.1767 or 0.18%

VI. Computation:
a. Verification of the Value of Pi

d 1+ d 2+d 3
Average Diameter =
3
5 cm+5.1 cm+5 cm
Average Diameter =
3
Average Diameter = 5.03cm

C 1+C 2+C 3
Average Circumference =
3
15.7+15.8+15.7
Average Circumference =
3
Average Circumference= 15.73cm

Ave Circumference
Experimental Pi =
Ave Diameter
15.73 cm
Experimental Pi =
5.03 cm
Experimental Pi = 3.127cm

3.127−3.14
%Difference = x 100 %
3.14
%Difference = -0.462cm
 b. Verification of Pythagorean Theorem

Computed length of Side C:

c= √ a2+ b2
¿ √ ( 6 ) + ( 6 ) = √ 72
2 2

=8.485

%Difference
=| 8.485 cm−8.5 cm
8.485
× 100 % |
−0.015
= (100)
8.485
=|−1.1767|
= 0.1767

VII. Discussions/ Observations/Analyses:

Pi is a constant value that is irrational and does not possess a precise value, resulting in an infinite number of digits after the decimal point. In
general, Pi is rounded up to 3.14159; however, for convenience, the value used in various mathematical computations for Pi is 3.14.
Furthermore, the Pi is regarded to be the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. The Pythagorean Theorem, on the other hand, is a
well-known geometric theorem that states that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
 In this group exercise, we can establish several experimental observations as to how the value of Pi and the Pythagorean Theorem are
validated using measurements. As we verify the value of the Pi, it is noticeably consistent, We try to solve for diameter, which is 5.03cm total,
and circumference, which is 15.73cm total, then we try to solve for our experimental value of Pi, which is 3.127, and we find the difference by
subtracting the numerator experimental value pi(3.127) from the accepted value pi(3.1415) over 3.1415, which is -0.462. The length of the
hypotenuse is computed using the lengths of sides a and b to verify the Pythagorean Theorem, we obtained the value of 8.485. The observed
length of side c, 8.6cm, is close to the computed length of side c. The percent difference is also computed, yielding a total value of 0.18%

VIII. Conclusions:

To sum up everything that has been stated so far, We can really develop our skills for accuracy and precision when we verify the
diameter and circumference of our aid activity, observing our value of Pi, we observed the consistency as shown in the problem above, and as
we verify for our Pythagorean theorem, both length and width are calculated the same, and for our hypotenuse is that of 8.485cm with a
percent difference of 0.1767 or 0.18%, we conclude that the value of Pi is approximately close to the length, width, and hypotenuse.
RUBRICS FOR GRADING
Total Score = 70 pts

A B C D F
Parts of report: Objective, Organized, clearly Organized, clearly Slightly Unorganized Unorganized Unorganized, missing
Materials/ Apparatuses, Labeled, all sections labeled and/or 1 with labels missing with labels labels and/or missing
Diagram, Procedure, Data & present and containing part and/or missing 2 -3 missing and/or 5 or more parts or 9
Computation, fully detailed and missing or 3 parts or 5 parts missing 4 or more
Discussions/Observations/ thoughtful answers unsatisfactory unsatisfactory parts or 8 unsatisfactory
Analyses, Conclusion and/or missing minor unsatisfactor y
(total of 7 parts) – 5 pts details parts
Diagram & Procedure All sections clearly and One part is Two parts are missing Three parts are Four or more parts
Labeled diagram or photograph fully detailed with only missing or 1 part or 2 parts are missing or 3 are missing or 4 or
Independent, dependent and minor details missing unsatisfactory. unsatisfactory and not parts are more are
constant variables identified and fully detailed unsatisfactor y unsatisfactory
explanation on how controlled. and no fully
Measurements for constants. detailed
Numbered steps of procedure –
(5 parts)-15pts

Data & Computation /Discussions, All sections clearly and One part is missing Two parts are missing Three parts are Four or more parts
Observations, Analysis of data: fully detailed with only or 2 parts or 4 parts are missing or 5 are missing or 6 or
Table, Consistency, Discussions, minor details missing unsatisfactory. For unsatisfactory and not parts are more are
Observations, Representations; example, no graph fully detailed unsatisfactor y unsatisfactory
verbal, graphical, algebraic, or verbal and no fully
calculations representation and detailed
(9 parts) – 40pts data table
unsatisfactory
Conclusion: Evidence to support All parts present and All parts present, Supporting Conclusion just All parts
what you can conclude from the conclusion is logical, logical and conclusion with only stated without unsatisfactory or
experiment, compare to results, thoughtful, and thoughtful and one piece of supporting missing
accept/reject prediction, address supported by evidence conclusion is evidence or missing evidence or
objective of experiment (2 parts) – 10 (3 or more types of supported by at similarities and conclusion
pts evidence) and a least 2 pieces of differences supported with
thorough discussion of evidence or only one piece
similarities and similarities and of evidence and
differences including the differences is also missing
resolution of same unsatisfactory similarities and
differences