Physics Introductary Lab Write Up

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Purpose: The purpose of this experiment was to incorporate several different techniques in measuring length as well as to acquire experience necessary for handling scientific data that we will come across throughout the lab. Procedure/Method: In this experiment, we first started out by measuring four different measurements of the height and width of the rectangle on pg. 20 in cm. We also measured the height in inches. Then, we utilized the Vernier caliper to measure the diameter and length of a provided cylinder three times. Lastly, we used the micrometer calipers to measure a provided block. We also recorded the zero reading of the micrometer three times prior to measuring the sides of the rectangular. Four readings of each side were taken, the largest, intermediate, and narrowest sides. The method used to convert the measurement in inches to a decimal was to take the recording of the number plus the fraction out of 8 and add it to the nearest tenth of the smallest division. For the Vernier Caliper, we recorded the reading by finding a mark on the sliding scale that lined up with any mark on the fixed scale. Then the lines that line up with the number on the fixed scale is recorded based on the intervals between two of the numbers. For the micrometer, the number of millimeters on the frame is first read. If the next mark is visible, we add 0.5 mm. Then we add the number on the cylinder times by 0.01 mm to the first reading Conclustion/Discussion: In conclusion, in this experiment, we learned different techniques in measuring length using a meter stick, Vernier Calipers, and the micrometer. We computed our results through equations given to us in experiment 1. Our results had some inconsistencies due to mistakes in relation to personal technique. As we measured our error and uncertainties, we figured that our data was not as

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