PHY 101L Module One Lab Report Measurements and Uncertainty Complete

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PHY 101L Module One Lab Report Measurements and Uncertainty Name: David Arlotta Date: 09/03/2023 Complete this lab report by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Data Data Table 1: Determination of Uncertainty in Lab Balance Trial Washer #1 Mass (g) Washer #1 Deviation from Average (g) Washer #2 Mass (g) Washer #2 Deviation from Average (g) 1 25.2 0.2 25.5 0.5 2 25.1 0.1 25.3 0.3 3 25.4 0.4 25.6 0.6 4 25.3 0.3 25.4 0.4 5 25.2 0.2 25.7 0.7 Average 25.24 0.24 25.5 0.5 1. Suppose you continued Activity 1 using a third washer of the same type. Would you expect the average deviation from the average mass to be the same or different? Explain your answer. If you use a third washer of the same type in Activity 1, you would expect the average deviation from the assumed average mass to be similar but not necessarily identical to the previous washers. This is because manufacturing variations can cause slight differences in the mass of washers of the same type.
Data Table 2: Determination of Uncertainty in Common Glassware 250 mL Graduated Cylinder 250 mL Beaker Mass of empty glassware 44.4 g 40.1 g Volume of water 50 mL 50 mL High volume interval 249 ml 249 ml Low volume interval 50 ml 50 ml Average volume 50 ml 50 ml Uncertainty +25 ml +25 ml Mass of glassware with water 100.5 g 99.4 g Mass of water 56.1 g 59.3 g 2. Which piece of glassware has the highest degree of precision? Why? In general, the glassware with the highest degree of precision is the one with the smallest incremental markings or graduations. In this experiment, we have a 250 mL graduated cylinder and a 250 mL beaker. The precision of these two glassware items depends on their markings in this case they are the same 50 mL increments but the cylinder should have the higher precision since that is what it is meant for.
Data Table 3: Determination of Accuracy in Common Glassware 250 mL Graduated Cylinder 250 mL Beaker Current water temperature 25.5 c 23.3 c Density of water at room temperature 0.997 mL 0.995 mL Calculated mass of water 56.1 g 59.3 g Mass of water in Activity 2 56.35 49.75 Calculated percent difference 0.178% 0.501% 3. Which piece of glassware has the highest degree of accuracy? Why? The accuracy of any glassware can vary depending on its quality, calibration, and the specific use case. Graduated cylinders are commonly used for less precise measurements, such as approximate volume readings, and are generally considered to have a lower degree of accuracy compared to other like pipettes.
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