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Concepts:
A model which provides the magnitude and direction of a measurable quantity is a vector.
Summary:
Students construct a force vector diagram using data from the force tables. It is shown that one force on the table will always be the equilibrant of the other two.
Lab Source:
Inquiry Physics Investigation 2 Lab
Objectives Links:
I. D: Percentage difference and error
II: Vectors
Process Skills Checklist
Equipment:
- force tables with pulleys, strings, weight holders, ring
- one slotted weight set
- protractor, ruler
- blank paper, graph paper
Safety Concerns:
no special concerns
Revision Date:
Fall 1999
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