AP Physics

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LAB REPORT ORGANIZER Oscillating Mass on a Spring Label the graphs, draw the lines, then fill in the missing information.

ANALYSIS of period vs amplitude:

ANALYSIS of period vs mass of bob:

ANALYSIS of period vs spring constant:

Constants (name and value):

Constants:

Constants:

SOR and Conclusion:

What shape originally?

What shape originally?

How do you linearize that shape? Additional Notes and/or Questions:

How do you linearize that shape?

SOR and brief explanation:

SOR and brief explanation:

Specific Equation:

Specific Equation:

CONCLUSION No numbers except for constants. Write equations using SYMBOLS (no slope values, etc). Use WORDS for the meaning of slopes, y-intercepts, and integrals. Show how the proportionality constant (2) was determined using EACH graph: CONCLUSION NOTES Final General Equation:

Main Concept(s):

Discussion Points:

New Terms & Definitions: % Error Calculation (all steps)

Sources of error & explanation:

Ways to improve and/or reduce error: