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    LAB#:

    TITLE: Circular Motion

    AIM: Determine relationship between linear velocity, centripetal force and acceleration.

    APPARATUS

    https://www.thephysicsaviary.com/Physics/Programs/Labs/ClassicCircularForceLab/

    Theory:

    Angular velocity ω is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement with time.
    2𝜋
    The relationship between the angular velocity and the period T is given as 𝜔 =
    T
    and the angular velocity and frequency is the 𝜔 = 2𝜋𝑓.
    The arc length in one revolution of a circle, the circumference C, is given as 𝐶 = 2𝜋𝑟
    2𝜋𝑟
    Therefore the velocity of an object undergoing circular motion is given as 𝑣 = .
    𝑇
    The acceleration of an object travelling in a circular path with constant speed is directed
    𝑣2
    towards the centre of the circle, the acceleration of the object is given by 𝑎𝑐 = .
    𝑟
    According to Newton’s second law of motion, a force is required to produce this
    acceleration. This force is called the centripetal force. This force must also act towards
    𝑚𝑣 2
    the centre of the circle. Fc = gives the centripetal force.
    𝑟

    Method:

    1. Sketch the Fc setup. Label the radius, Fc, mass m, reference washer, mass
    holder, M.

    2. Record the radius with the reference washer at its desired position.

    3. Adjust the mass of the Fc set up to 25g. This mass represents a force Fc = mv2/r.

    4. Let g = 10m/s2 such that the 25.0 g mass has a weight Fc equal to 0.25 N.

    5. Start the simulation and record the time for 10 revolutions in a horizontal circle.

    6. Repeat steps 3-5 for various masses to get 5 additional trials (up to a maximum of
    250 g).

    Analysis:

    1. Determine the period T (time) for one revolution, then calculate v, and ac. The
    radius remains constant in this lab.

    2. Plot a graphs of:


    (a) Fc vs ac (ac on the x-axis)

    (b) v2 vs ac (ac on the x-axis)

    3. Describe the relationship for each graph.


    Calculate the slopes for each. What do the slopes of each graph represent?
    (Hint: look at the units for Δy/Δx, then examine your data.)

    4. Describe how adjustments in the radius r would affect the masses velocity given the
    same Fc.
    SOURCE OF ERROR:

    CONCLUSION:

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