F2: Vernier's Lab Pro
A. INTRODUCTION
In this activity you will learn more about Vernier's Microcomputer-Based
Laboratory (MBL) system. You will conduct ONE lab experiment using
the Lab Pro system (as opposed to the two that you did with Science
Workshop). A lab report will be required. Details will be found
below.
B. PROCEDURE
- Complete the Vernier Logger Pro orientation activities (Project
G1) before attempting this project.
- With the assistance of the course instructor, seek out and
identify sensors that are available including the following:
motion detector (4), voltage probes (4), microphones (4), dual-range
force sensors (4), light sensor with Lab Pro adapter (1), magnetic
field sensor with Lab Pro adapter (1).
- Select and conduct one experiment from the Logger Pro's directory,
keeping in mind the sensors that are available to you. Hard copies
of lab guidelines may be obtained from the book "Physics
with Calculators" where a CD (Physics Lab Manuals) may be
found inside the back cover of the book. This CD contains word-processing
files for all "Physics with Computers" experiments.
- Set up each experiment using the guidelines provided in the
experiment guidelines. Perform sensor calibration as needed,
and assemble all equipment in advance of beginning data collection.
Once you have recorded your data, analyze it appropriately. Provide
answers to any questions contained in the lab guidelines.
- Prepare a lab report following the high school guidelines
presented earlier. However, this time you should include the
following items in your lab report as appropriate:
- error analysis (assumed sources of random error -- systematic
error should have been eliminated)
- brief description of theory base using your own words
- summary of safety considerations if any
C. EVALUATION
The student's efforts will be assessed on the basis of the
written laboratory report. The lab report will be worth five (5)
points.
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