Physics 241 Labs

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	Lab Number and Title	Topic
0	Dilemma Zones!	an introduction to spreadsheeting and use of simple kinematic equations
1	1-D Kinematics: Graphs and What They Mean (pdf version)	an introduction to the use of CBL equipment and how to make and interpret x-t, v-t and a-t graphs. dan1 dan2 dan3
2	Kinematics in 2 and 3 Dimensions - a tutorial and intro to VPython
3	The Analysis of a 2-Dimensional Trajectory: VideoLab	uses VideoLab to analyse a video clip of a ball moving in a 2D trajectory introduces ideas of trendlines, best-fits and modeling
4	A Simple Theory for Accelerated Motion on an Incline	introduction to error analysis investigation of acceleration on an incline notes on error analysis
5	A Lab/Tutorial on Free Body Diagrams	how to make and use FBD's
6	Accelerated Motion on an Incline With Friction	a two-parameter model for accelerated sliding motion on an incline
7	Air Resistance and the Physics of Drag Forces	intoduction to numerical modeling of complex phenomena VideoLab investigation of air resistance CBL investigation of air resistance
8	Collisions in 2D and the Center of Mass	using VideoLab to investigate momentum and energy in a 2D collision.
9	Rotation on an inclined plane	using photogate timers to measure the acceleration of objects rolling down an inclined track.