PHYS 101 Lab 4 Worksheet v010522(1)

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PHYS 101 - Conservation of Momentum Worksheet Group Members : ______Yassine Elibrahimi_____________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Before starting the lab be sure to watch the videos on blackboard. As always, be sure to show all work/plots in order to receive full credit. 1. Data Analysis: In this section, we will go over the various datasets and the parameters associated with each dataset. For both inelastic and elastic collisions, we focus on the time around the collision between the carts! Note: When looking at the velocity of P1 and P2 in the files below, multiply the velocity of P2 by -1. This accounts for the fact that P1 and P2 travel in opposite directions when they collide but only one direction can be positive, and the other direction must be negative (i.e. P1 travels in + ^ x while P2 travels in ^ x ). Also, we only want to analyze the first collision that occurs between the carts. 2.1 Elastic Collisions: Begin by investigating how momentum and kinetic energy behave in an elastic collision. Ensure that the carts are aligned such that the magnetic sides are facing each other . You may look at different initial conditions for the collision. Some examples for you to choose from are, but are not limited to: - Cart 2 at rest, both carts have the same mass or different masses (place 250 g on one cart) - Carts move in opposite directions (i.e., towards each other) with same/different mass - Carts move in the same direction with one faster than the other (may be more challenging) 2.1.1 Plotting the Data: To get started, we wish to see the v ( t ) graphs for P1 and P2. Using the motion sensors and the computer output, record the v ( t ) graphs for the motion you chose in 2.1. The v ( t ) data for P1 and P2 should be overlaid in one plot. Overlaying the plots allows us to compare the positions and velocity of each cart. From the v ( t ) plots calculate the average velocity for before and after the collision. We can calculate the average velocity by summing up the 1
velocities over a certain interval of time and dividing by the number of velocities we added together. Using these calculations, we can determine if momentum and energy are conserved. 1. In a few sentences, comment on the collision of carts P1 and P2 and the time that this occurs. 2
Both P1 and P2 carts collided at the same time, but P1 was moving and P2 was at a stop. As P1 cart slammed into P2, it suddenly started to accelerate. But as it gets to the end of the table, it stops and slows down. Table 2: P1 Data from v ( t ) Trial: Mass (kg) Initial Velocity Final Velocity Initial Momentum Final Momentum Initial Kinetic Energy Final Kinetic Energy 1 0.25 0 0.67 0 0.168 0 0.056 0 2 0.25 0 0.05 0 0.013 0 3.13*10^-4 0 Table 3: P2 Data from v ( t ) Trial:   Mass (kg)   Initial Velocity    Final Velocity   Initial Momentum   Final Momentum   Initial Kinetic Energy   Final Kinetic Energy     0.250  0.52  0.130  0.034    0.250  -0.55  0.138  0.039  he change in momentum and energy of the carts. Comment on how these values compare. Since P2 cart began at rest and moved as P1 cart collided with it, its momentum and kinetic energy are the same. Since the final momentum and kinetic energy for trial one are lower than the initial momentum for both trials, the change in momentum and kinetic energy is also lower. Table 4: P1 Change in momentum and energy Trial   Initial Momentum   Final Momentum   Change in momentum   Initial Kinetic Energy   Final Kinetic energy   Change in Kinetic Energy   0.168  -0.168  0.056  -0.056  0.013  -0.013  3.13*10^-4  -3.13*10^-4    Table 5: P2 Change in momentum and energy Trial   Initial Momentum   Final Momentum   Change in momentum   Initial Kinetic Energy   Final Kinetic energy   Change in Kinetic Energy   0.130  0.093  0.034  0.017   0.138  0.115  0.039  0.039  3
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