In this experiment we discussed Newton’s 2^nd Law, The law of conversation of energy, Velocity and Acceleration, and Power.

We began the experiment by looking at the weights hung on the pulley to potentially be lifted by the motor connected, the weights were either 50, 20’s, 10’s, and 5’s. The point of this experiment was to figure out how when you have the same mass but a different speed and vise versa what the time and battery discharge is.

First we made sure the USB is plugged into the computer and port A on the NXT robot. Then you need to follow the instructions on how to run the Labview program.

TRIALS 

Change power Levels not Weight

WEIGHT 250g is .25 kilograms

Trial 1

• 40 power level
• Acceleration is 9rpm

Trial 2

• 60 power level
• Result: Acceleration increase

Trial 3

• 100 power
• Result: Acceleration increase

Change Weight not power Trials

POWER LEVEL 40

Trial 1

• .19 kilograms
• Result: Acceleration increase

Trial 2

• 1.3 kilograms
• Result: Acceleration increase

Trial 3

• .07 kilograms
• Result: Acceleration increase