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The lab focuses on analyzing the rotational kinematics of a pulley system, aiming to create graphs for angular position, velocity, and acceleration over time. Students will measure various quantities, solve for angular and linear accelerations, and compare them using defined symbols and procedures. The lab also includes analysis questions regarding the effects of radius and mass on angular acceleration.

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The lab focuses on analyzing the rotational kinematics of a pulley system, aiming to create graphs for angular position, velocity, and acceleration over time. Students will measure various quantities, solve for angular and linear accelerations, and compare them using defined symbols and procedures. The lab also includes analysis questions regarding the effects of radius and mass on angular acceleration.

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Lab 5a: Rotational Kinematics

Lab Objective

1. Create a detailed angular position vs. time, angular velocity vs. time, and angular
acceleration vs time graph for the rotating pulley from the moment it starts to rotate
until it comes to a complete stop.

2. Graphically Solve for constant angular acceleration as the pulley is speeding up and
slowing down.

3. Graphically solve for the total angular displacement of the pulley from start to stop.

4. Solve for the linear acceleration of the falling paper clip using delta y, and time for the
clip to fall and compare that to the tangential acceleration of the edge of the pulley.

Setup/ and Procedure

- Pick a reasonable height for


the pulley and paper clip.

- Wrap the string so that it is loose and


will fall off once
it unwinds

- Put a piece of blue tape on the pulley to


use as a reference point to see when the
pulley makes one complete revolution.

In the table below, list the quantities that would be measured and the equipment that would be
used to measure each quantity. Also, a symbol should be defined to represent each quantity.
Only the symbols you define should be used in any of your equations. You do not need to use
every row and may add additional rows as needed.
Quantity to be Measured Symbol Equipment for Measurement
Describe the overall procedure to be used, referring to the table above. Provide enough detail
so that another student could replicate the experiment. As needed, use the symbols defined in
the table. Be sure to address how experimental uncertainty could be reduced.
Procedure - Part of the Procedure is shown. Fill in the missing parts.

(For Objectives 1-3)

● Set up the rotating pulley as shown in the diagram below by wrapping a string around
the pulley (do NOT tie down the string)

● Raise the paper clip to a vertical displacement of ________. Measure the


displacement with a _______.

● Release the mass and record the pulley spinning from when it starts moving until it
stops.

● Create a data table for time and angular position by going through the video frames
and recording the times for each complete revolution for the pulley. Use the blue tape
and a reference point to count the revolutions. Estimate the last partial revolution.

(For Objective 4)
● Measure the radius of the pulley with a _______.
● Use the angular acceleration from above when the pulley is speeding up, and solve for
the tangential acceleration for the edge of the pulley.
● Use the video recording to find the time for the clip to fall the vertical displacement.
● Use the linear kinematic equation _______________ and solve for the linear
acceleration.
● Compare the linear acceleration of the edge of the pulley to the linear acceleration of
the paperclip.

(You only need to do one trial for this lab, but remember always to add do multiple trials to
reduce error on any AP Experimental Design FRQ.)

Graphs-(Objective 1)
Insert pictures of your three graphs here. Ensure they are oriented so I can read them
(not sideways). Each graph must use at least ¾ of an entire graph sheet of paper. Each
axis must be clearly labeled with the appropriate units.
Objective 2- Graphically Solve for constant angular acceleration as the pulley is speeding up
and slowing down.

Speeding up Show work here


Angular
acceleration

________ rad/s2

Slowing down Show work here


angular
acceleration

________ rad/s2

Objective 3- Graphically solve for the total angular displacement of the pulley from start to
stop.

Total angular Show work here


displacement

_______ radians

And

______
Revolutions
Objective 4- Solve for the linear acceleration of the falling paper clip using delta y, and time
for the clip to fall and compare that to the tangential acceleration of the edge of the pulley.

Linear Show work here


acceleration of
the paperclip as
it falls

______ m/s2

Tangential Show work here


acceleration of
the edge of the
pulley

______ m/s2

Analysis Questions:

1. If the pulley had a larger radius, would you expect the angular acceleration to be bigger,
smaller, or remain the same? Explain

r/2r=r/1 Therefore, as the radius increases, the angular acceleration decreases inversely.

2. If the paper clip had a larger mass, would you expect the angular acceleration to be
bigger, smaller, or remain the same? Explain

The force causing the pulley to rotate is the tension in the string, which is influenced by
the mass of the falling paper clip.
3. Is there a limit to the angular acceleration in this lab? (Hint: Is there a limit to the linear
acceleration of the paperclip?)
Yes the speed of light.

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