Phys. Lab.

Quiz 2
Name: __________________________________________
I. Answers the following. (10 pts.)
1. The type of graphical method that used for two vectors only.__________________
2. An instrument which is widely used for precise measurements of small lengths and
diameter. ___________________
3. The type of graphical method that used for more than two vectors. __________________
4. An instrument which is widely used for measuring internal depths and both inside and outside
diameters. ____________________
5. The vernier division that coincides with any main scale division. ___________________
6, 7, 8, 9, & 10. Enumerate the apparatus used in experiment 3.
6. _________________________
7. _________________________
8. _________________________
9. _________________________
10. ________________________
II. Complete the Table. Round off all your answers to 3 decimal places.
A. Table 1(16 pts.): S = 0.05 mm
n = 50
L.C. = 0.01
zero reading = _1_
Trial 1: MS = 18.5 & CS = 45; Trial 2: MS = 19.0 & CS = 46; Trial 3: MS = 19.0 & CS = 43

Vernier Caliper
Diameter of steel ball
(cm)
(mm)
1.85

1.86

1.92

Micrometer Caliper
Diameter of steel ball (mm)

Trial

Ave.
Volume of steel ball=

mm3(2pts.)

Volume of steel ball =

mm3(2pts.)

Difference = ________________
%Difference = ______________% (2pts.)
B. Resolution of Forces (24 pts.): scale 1cm = 20grams
Trial Fa
Fb
Fc
a
b
c
Fx
1
110g 120g 200g
2
100g 200g 100g
Trial 1: a
c
Trial 2: a
c

Fy

RA

Rp

W
%EA
360g
370g

= 57O North of East at 7.4cm; b = 94O North of East at 6.4cm;

= 55O North of West at 6.0cm
= 55O North of East at 7.7cm; b = 78O North of East at 6.5cm;
= 52O North of West at 6.4cm

Note: Provide extra bond paper for the computations. Solutions at the back is considered

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