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Physics 151 Set Up Instructions:
Radial Force & Riding An Elevator
Lab Directions

Basic Idea:

Number of setups: Equipment Needed (each setup):

  What: How Many: Where:
Rotating "Bob" apparatus 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf H1, H2, H3
Length of string & paper clip 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf H1, H2, H3
0.5 m meterstick 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf AA3
Meterstick calipers 2 non-Majors storeroom, shelf H3
Masses:
1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 g
2 of each non-Majors storeroom, shelf D3
50 g mass hangers 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf D3
Rack to hold masses 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf D3
Photogates 1 non-Majors storeroom, BB3
Small round bubble level 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf AA3
Vernier calipers 1 non-Majors storeroom, shelf BB3
Shared Stuff - Place on long movable table
Bathroom Scale (We now have two that read in kilograms!) 2 non-Majors storeroom, shelf E1
Wood drafting board 2 non-Majors storeroom, shelf J2
Before each lab section:
Electronic Balance (2 kg @0.1 g) 1 Jeff will put in place before each lab

Notes:

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