Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
Rotational Dynamics
Experiment #13 from Advanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
In this experiment, you will
- Collect angular acceleration data for objects subjected to a torque.
- Determine an expression for the torque applied to a rotating system.
- Determine the relationship between torque and angular acceleration.
- Relate the slope of a linearized graph to system parameters.
- Make and test predictions of the effect of changes in system parameters on the constant of proportionality.
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Experiment #14 from Advanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
In this experiment, you will
- Collect angle vs. time and angular velocity vs. time data for rotating systems.
- Analyze the θ-t and ω-t graphs both before and after changes in the moment of inertia.
- Determine the effect of changes in the moment of inertia on the angular momentum of the system.
Centripetal Accelerations on a Turntable
Experiment #20 from Physics with Vernier
- Measure centripetal acceleration on a record turntable.
- Determine the relationship between centripetal acceleration, radius, and angular velocity.
- Determine the direction of centripetal acceleration.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Physics
- Section
- Options
- Topic
- B. Engineering physics
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