PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics Laboratory I
Lab 12 - Final Examination
Study Assignment:
Lesson notes:
This laboratory is the final examination for PHYS 2211L. You should insure that you thoroughly understand the requirements of the advanced sheet before you come to lab. This lab, including its report must be completed within the lab period. The only collaborative portion of this laboratory occurs during the taking of data. Once data taking has been completed, we will move to BHS Room C10 to analyze data and write lab reports. Room BHS C10 has power and Internet connections. All work performed after data taking is completed must be by individuals only. Your final product will consist of four parts to be turned in:
a. original data sheets
b. figure for the experimental apparatus
c. spreadsheet for calculations
d. word-processed portions of paragraph 3 and 5 of the report
Items a and b will be given to your instructor. Items c and d may be provided to your instructor by either e-mail (from the classroom) or by diskette (provided by the student). E-mail will be sent to
Your instructor will confirm receipt of readable files for parts c and d before you leave the classroom.
Objectives:
1. To measure the acceleration due to gravity using a simple pendulum.
2. To demonstrate your ability to individually perform error calculations and analysis.
Vocabulary:
no new vocabulary
Last update: July 24, 2000