Theresa Morales, Michaela Petrucci, Emily Snyder
27 February 2014
Impulse Lab
27 February 2014
Impulse Lab
Impulse = Change in Momentum?
Purpose:
The purpose of this lab was to find out if impulse is equal to change in momentum.
Theory:
The purpose of this lab was to find out if impulse is equal to change in momentum.
Theory:
Experimental Technique:
We set up an inclined plane with a motion sensor set up at the top end and a force sensor was set at the bottom. We attached a weak spring to the force sensor as well as a stronger spring. Putting a cart toward the top of the inclined plane, we let the cart roll down the plane and collide with the spring. The force sensor would measure in newtons and the motion sensor measured velocity in m/s.
We set up an inclined plane with a motion sensor set up at the top end and a force sensor was set at the bottom. We attached a weak spring to the force sensor as well as a stronger spring. Putting a cart toward the top of the inclined plane, we let the cart roll down the plane and collide with the spring. The force sensor would measure in newtons and the motion sensor measured velocity in m/s.
Data & Analysis:
Conclusion:
After testing the weak spring and the strong spring we found that area under the curve (impulse) was very similar to change in momentum. Any mistakes made may have been when trying to read the graphs or mistakes made when rounding.
After testing the weak spring and the strong spring we found that area under the curve (impulse) was very similar to change in momentum. Any mistakes made may have been when trying to read the graphs or mistakes made when rounding.