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Physics 151 Set Up Instructions:
On the Descent of Balloons
Lab Directions

Basic Idea:

Number of setups: Equipment Needed (each setup):

  What: How Many: Where:
Metal rod (skinny rod, 50 cm long) 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf B4
Small bench clamp 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf C4
Meterstick clamp 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf C2
1 m & 2 m - Meterstick 1 each non-Majors Storeroom, shelf AA1
The following are shared; place on the instructor's bench
Helium-Quality Balloons All non-Majors storeroom, shelf G2
Button batteries for timers (LR11130 or LR54) All non-Majors storeroom, shelf G2
Lab Practical Practice - place on small table
Photogates Photogate 2 non-Majors storeroom, BB3
Vernier calipers Vernier Caliper 2 non-Majors storeroom, shelf BB3
Ask Jeff if these are still needed!
Free Fall Timer 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf G2
Piece of cardboard 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf NN5

Notes:

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