121 Lab 4 - Force Vectors

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CID:____jaemins Section #:___Sect 022 CID:_____npetera Section #:__022 CID:_____coltony Section #:__022 Physics 121: Lab 4 – Forces as Vectors Introduction In this lab, you will investigate force vectors. You may want to reference the following concepts from your course textbook and/or other resources: 2-D forces Static Equilibrium Newton’s Second Law Vector addition Remember to prepare yourself prior to completing the lab by reading documents regarding procedures and use of lab equipment and by reviewing the above topics. Equipment In this lab you will use the following equipment: Round force table with strings, pulleys, and a center holding pin, hooked mass sets, and a force scale to measure the weight of the masses. Please be careful not to damage the equipment by using it inappropriately. Experiment/Analysis Please read all instructions/procedures posted on the lab table and questions listed below before beginning the lab. Then quickly complete your experiments and move to another table to discuss the questions. Part I: Choose a combination of three masses such that the two smaller masses have a combined mass that is bigger than the mass of the third ( i.e. - m 1 + m 2 > m 3 , where m 1 < m 2 < m 3 ). Hang each of the three masses from a different string on the force table and try to adjust the angle between the pulleys until the system is in equilibrium ( i.e. - the ring in the center is not touching the centering pin). Use the circle below to draw the direction and magnitude of the forces. Were you successful? Demonstrate mathematically that the system should be in equilibrium or explain why it cannot be. For help on lab equipment issues, please email lab_help@byu.edu , call 801-422-5393, or come to room N490 ESC. In case of life-threatening emergencies, immediately call 801-422-2222.
CID:____jaemins Section #:___Sect 022 CID:_____npetera Section #:__022 CID:_____coltony Section #:__022 Yes we were successful, and as shown above it mathematically can be at equilibrium, as we used the law of sin and cos to prove it. For help on lab equipment issues, please email lab_help@byu.edu , call 801-422-5393, or come to room N490 ESC. In case of life-threatening emergencies, immediately call 801-422-2222.
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