Physics B AP Core Labs

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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.

Objectives Links:
I. A: Kinematics

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