PHYS 1111L -  General Physics I Laboratory

Atwood Machine Lab

Description:  In this lab, students investigate the acceleration produced by a constant force, and calculate a value for the acceleration due to gravity.

Writeup:  we use Dunwoody's Atwood procedure; each instructor will decide whether to use Data Studio or manual timers

Useful java applet: 

http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/kap4/cd097a.htm

Here is just one picture, but also check out the Atwood Machine Hall of Fame photos.

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