ABSTRACT
The purpose of this lab was to figure out the right weights that were needed in order to balance a lever. The materials used for this lab were a yard stick, balance lever, rubber, bands, weights (g), and a calculator. We used a calculator to find torque by first multiplying the force and the distance from the middle to where the rubber band stops. Second, we \multiplied the number we got and Sin(θ) or Sin(90). Lastly, we added the unit for torque. In conclusion, we figured that it was easier to balance the lever when keeping one side of the meter stick constant and adjusting the other side until they were balanced. This experiment could've been enhanced if we had more weights to work with. Then there would've been different combinations for each trial. Also something that could have affected the lab was that whilst the meter stick being on the center it was tipping over to one side. Overall, it went very well and demonstrated a better understanding of torque and how to solve torque scenarios
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Balancing A Lever Research Paper
The purpose of this lab was to figure out the right weights that were needed in order to balance a lever. The materials used for this lab were a yard stick, balance lever, rubber, bands, weights (g), and a calculator. We used a calculator to find torque by first multiplying the force and the distance from the middle to where the rubber band stops. Second, we \multiplied the number we got and Sin(θ) or Sin(90). Lastly, we added the unit for torque. In conclusion, we figured that it was easier to balance the lever when keeping one side of the meter stick constant and adjusting the other side until they were balanced. This experiment could've been enhanced if we had more weights to work with. Then there would've been different combinations for each trial. Also something that could have affected the lab was that whilst the meter stick being on the center it was tipping over to one side. Overall, it went very well and demonstrated a better understanding of torque and how to solve torque scenarios
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Balancing A Lever Research Paper
I was very surprised when the lever was balanced equally. From my knowledge of physics, I would think the lever would fall in either direction, preferable right like our government should be.
ReplyDeleteYour video was very informative. We were able to understand the lab as we watched it. Also, through the blog, we got a better understanding of torque and how to solve for it. The research paper also allowed us to learn a lot, like when you explained the difference between force and torque!
ReplyDelete-Everett, Allyson, and Rebecca