Energy Experiment

Based on Newton’s second law of motion we know that

F= m x a

  • F: is the force exerted on an object
  • a : acceleration
  • m : mass.

And we can determine from this theory that

  • a=F/m
  • m= F/a

Our goal in this lab was to determine the relationship between the mass of an object and its acceleration. In order to make this experiment we use our Lego motor that was pulling a string where the mass was tied. Later, with the computer program we made some modifications to the power level.

Diferrent Masses

 

It  can be analyze from this  graph how the acceleration decrease in the increment of mass.

 

Diferentt Power

 

 

 

There is a Increment in acceleration when it was modified the power of the motor.Therefore , Acelleration and Power are proportional.

 

 

Analysis  Betwenn Power and MGH

 

 

It is notable with this graph that there is not a change between increment of power and MGH . Therefore it always it going to be the same MGH with any increment of Power

 

 

 

Comaparation between Mass and Discharge

 

 

 

If the mass increment the discharge would increment because the motor needs more power to work with more mass.In this case there are not proportional.

 

 

3 thoughts on “Energy Experiment”

  1. This blog makes this activity easy to understand and gives clear responses as to what you did. Good job, the explanation of your results is a good analysis.

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