Lab Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Curvature of an Artificial Rainbow (created in Lab).

    I have just created a rainbow artificially and the photo is attached. I didn't expect the bow to come out straight as it has. Does anyone have any idea why it is straight and not curved (or circular)? I know rainbows are normally curved (or spherical) normally because the particles that the...
  2. C

    Lab Exercise: How do I make a logarithmic curve linear?

    Homework Statement In a certain experiment, the power (P) radiated by a light bulb filament was measured as a function of the filament's absolute temperature (T). Data: P(W) 0.45 0.95 1.8 3.5 5.6 T(K) 1000 1200 1500 1800 2000 (a) Plot the data (Done) (b) Assume a power...
  3. O

    Lab Question for Advance Refraction/Reflection

    Homework Statement Explain the significance of the two primary rays and what that means for the general rules for reflection(refraction) Homework Equations No equation for it. The Attempt at a Solution No attempt, still trying to figure out what primary rays(My guess is ultraviolet...
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    Creating a Lab Report: Measurement and Precision

    Homework Statement In class we all measured a sheet of paper with a meter stick. We measured it in meters, and guessed about what the size is in meters. Then we did the same with decimeters, centimeters and millimeters. The measurements we got were .3 meters, 2.8 decimeters, 27.9...
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    Ap Chemistry: Building (and Breaking) Buffers lab

    Homework Statement Overall goals: Your first task will be to make a buffer solution of defined pH. Part of your grade will be based on how close your solution comes to the desired pH. Your second task will be to titrate your buffer using 0.5 M NaOH or 0.5 M HCl until the buffer “breaks”...
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    Understanding Centripetal Force in a Rubber Ball and String Lab

    Homework Statement I did a lab where there was a glass tube with a rubber ball attached and a string hanging from the glass tube with metal washers attached at the bottom. My question is if the ball were to hang too low why would the centripetal force be less accurate is it because there...
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    What is the best problem to solve for an IB Design Lab on acids and bases?

    I need some help with developing an idea for my design lab. it is a lab where we must come up iwth a problem to solve on our own. This time we are to discover something new about acids and bases. What would be a good problem? thank you!
  8. alemsalem

    Is it possible to reproduce BBN in the lab?

    Do accelerators collide at energies high enough to reproduce the big bang nucleosynthesis, if they are producing quark-gluon plasmas shouldn't it be possible, or is the time too small for such a thing to happen?
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    Strange result in lab possibly electrochem related?

    Homework Statement In a recent lab (our labs are very open ended) my group decided to make 5 different concentrations of CuSO4. We measured out between .5 g and 10 g of solid CuSO4 (the pentahydrate kind) into 100mL of water each, dropped a .35 piece of heavy copper foil into each (about...
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    The lorentz boost of the CM frame w/ respect to the lab frame

    Hi i have a problem with some work. a muon type neutrino interacts with a stationary electron, producing a muon and electron type neutrino. I have calculated the CM energy but now need to calculate gamma, the lorentz boost. γ=(Eν/2me)^1/2 How do i show this? the info i have is that...
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    Troubleshooting Lab Errors with a Ballistics Pendulum

    Hey guys, I was just wondering what is an error during a lab? I always get these parts wrong on my lab, mainly because I don't know of any errors that are occurring in a lab. For my lab I was using a ballistics pendulum and sometimes the rod wouldn't pull back right or shoot right. Would that...
  12. C

    Lab exploring tIV=mcΔT (water heated using heating coil)

    Specific Heat Capacity Lab I conducted a lab where I heated 100ml of water using a heating coil with a current of 4A passing through it. The temperature data turned out beautifully, with the temperature rising evenly until it plateaued just under 100 degrees celsius as it began to change phase...
  13. L

    Designing a Lab to Find Constant Slope Using E=Blv Equation

    Homework Statement I need to design a lab that will give me 5 points that produce a constant slope. Homework Equations I want to use the equation for emf E=Blv I would re-arrange it to make E/Bv = l Where B and v are my constantly increasing data points, E is measured by some sort of...
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    Where Can I Find Entry Level Lab Tech Jobs?

    I'm trying to acquire an entry level lab tech/analyst position but have had very little correspondence from prospective employers. Currently, I only hold an associate's degree as a Biological Technician and am still a few years away from graduating with my B.S. in Biochemistry. My professional...
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    Newton's Second Law: (Major Flaw in Lab)

    Homework Statement 2. Question 3 The Attempt at a Solution I would like to state the fact that friction during the lab was not taken account of however I do not understand how that ties into question number three... Is it because the graph is based on a theoretical value which is...
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    Help for Physics lab practical?

    Hey all, I'm trying to prepare for an upcoming Physics lab practical, but I'm having a hard time trying to figure this thing out. I'm not a Physics major, and I really don't have the "eye" that some other people have on what comes to Physics problems. I'm hoping that somebody could help me...
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    Centripetal Force Lab Data Analysis

    Homework Statement Hi everyone. I must say that for one thing, my physics teacher is incapable of explaining. We started this topic a day ago and now he asked us to perform a lab to find the relationship between the variables. I don't know what that means but I will add my thoughts in B3. So...
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    Speed of Sound Lab (using slope to find speed of sound)

    Homework Statement If you had data from a lot of different frequencies, how could you use a slope to find the speed of sound? Explain in detail. Given/Known: So basically we did a lab where we used 3 different tuning forks and hit them over a tube filled with water. We recorded where we...
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    How Can We Calculate Rollercoaster Loop Dynamics With Friction?

    In a lab we were supposed to produce a rollercoaster ramp while it had a loop, and then to drop a marble at a height where it would finish the entire path without falling off, with enough centripetal acceleration at the loop. we were not given the mass of the marble, and we were only given a...
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    Why Are Different Length Values in Lab Data and Graphs Correct?

    Homework Statement See 1101 attachment for lab instruction See Ms Doc for recorded data Note: the value of the length in the graph and in the data table are different. It is correct. Homework Equations μ= F_T/v^2 f_1=(1(v))/2L=v/2L δv/v=1/2 (δF_T)/F_T +1/2 δμ/μ...
  21. J

    Coffee Filter Lab: Finding Air Resistance & Terminal Velocity

    Homework Statement We dropped coffee filters from 4.39 M recording the time it took for them to fall, and their masses as followed. 1 Filter- Mass= .86G, Time it took to hit the ground= 3.94s 2 Filters- Mass= 1.76g, Time it took to hit the ground= 3.25s 3 Filters- Mass= 2.72g, Time it took...
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    Moment of Inertia Lab for discs of mass

    Homework Statement We recently had a Physics lab where we were expected to find a relationship between the moment of inertia and discs of varying radius (discs have same mass), and develop a general equation to illustrate the relationship between moment of inertia and radius for discs of any...
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    Max Height & Initial Speed Calculation | Bottle Rocket Lab Help

    Homework Statement Calculate the maximum height and the initial speed of the rocket. Show The equaltions and then show your substitutions. The total flight time was 6.52 seconds. the height time will be expressed in meters and feet and the velocity will be expressed at m/s, feet/second...
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    Correctness of A particular Lab Experiment

    Hi I've been reading through different laborator manuals on the same experiment, you may be familiar with the experiment. Using a tape timer, or spark timer to measure the velocities and acceleration of a moving body, assuming its moving with constant acceleration. The lab utlizes the...
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    Exploring Friction and Gravity: Sticky-Shoe Lab Questions

    Homework Statement 1. what happened to the amount of friction between the surface and the shoe was the force of gravity was increased? 2. when a piece of paper was placed between the shoe and the surface(table), was more force, less force, or the same force needed to pull the shoe...
  26. C

    Synthesizing Phenyl Salicylate: Dehydrate Salicylic Acid

    The question asks to suggest a method to synthesize phenyl salicylate. It's an extension question that I know involves using a method similar to the one used to synthesize aspirin (i.e. dehydrate acetic acid to produce acetic anhydride and then combine that with salicylic acid to form aspirin)...
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    Alpha-Absorption Lab Homework: Determining Geiger Counter Window Thickness

    Homework Statement "Place the geiger counter in the plastic 241Am alpha-source enclosure. (basically, a distance of air separates the geiger counter window and the 241Am source) Re-apply the voltage and determine the counting rate. Repeat with various numbers of very thin mylar sheets on...
  28. C

    Working remotely at a national lab

    Hi folks, I was wondering if any of you have heard about research and development staff working remotely at a national lab after working there for several years? I had met one individual at a conference who worked at LANL, but lived in Georgia. His work was computer-based, so he didn't have...
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    Bottle Rocket Lab Homework: Calculating Initial Velocity

    Homework Statement In class we made rockets out of 2L bottles and launched them using pressurized water. The angle that ours went at was 50 degress. Height was 26m. Hangtime 5.18s acceleration 3.8m/s2 and the mass of the rocket was .52kg Homework Equations I am trying to find the...
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    Help for lab (kinetic friction)

    1. I have a lab on friction I did in class, I have missed couple of days and and its due today, what i need to know is how can i calculate the friction of the object if I have the following given , the time it took for the object to come down the raamp, the displacement , the height of the...
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    May i ask where can i read some sample good lab report?

    I do not know how to write physics lab report and error analysis. Are there any sample on some websites?
  32. J

    Lab report least square fiiting line error ?

    lab report least square fiiting line "error"? what is least square fiiting line "error"? y=A+Bx It is said that there is errors involved in A and B;So the least square line has to be compared to some other lines to determine the errors. But how to do it? Are there any formulas?? Thank you!
  33. C

    Lab for finding acceleartion vectors for circular motion

    Homework Statement I am trying to draw a change in velocity vector connecting from V1 to -V0, but I can't seem to figure it out. How do I show you guys what my problem is? Homework Equations N / A The Attempt at a Solution Googled for help
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    How Many Moles of CO2 Are Produced in an Effervescent Antacid Lab?

    Effervescent Antacid Lab! Need Help! Fast! OK! I have a class where I need to design an Effervescent Antacid Lab. (Alka-seltzer). The point is to find how many Moles of CO2 are produced when 325 mg of aspirin (C9H8O4) 1000 mg of citric acid (C6H8O7) and 1916 mg Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) react...
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    Mg + HCl Reaction: Quantifying Amounts

    Hi, I was wondering how much Mg will react with 3M of HCL?
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    Engineering Is Something Affecting the Current Flow in this Circuit Theory Lab Experiment?

    Homework Statement In last weeks lab, I was asked to find the resistance of two unknown resistors. I hooked them up in series with a 10V source and measured the current across each one. The ammeter read 5.77 mA at Rx and .014 mA at Ry. Shouldn't the ammeter have read the same value at both...
  37. C

    Combining Equations for Lab report

    Homework Statement I'm doing a lab report for frequency vs centripetal force and frequency vs radius. I have two tables and I have found the equations for both the graphs. When I combine the equations, should I make another table and how would it look like? Homework Equations f = c0.5 f...
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    Do Lab Report Graphs Need to Include the Origin Point?

    Homework Statement I have to do a lab report on centripetal force, frequency and radius. My question is, does a graph have to show the (0,0) points? Also, I got an equation out of the graphing software for one of the graphs and it was y = 1.51x^0.4233, is it okay to use this equation or y =...
  39. C

    Where can I find prescription lab goggles?

    Hello, Does anyone know where to get prescription lab goggles? I'm sick of my glasses being squished to my face. Google has not been much help. If anyone has ever had a pair let me know, please. Thank You.
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    Physics lab, calculating/combining errors

    I just started the semester off in physics lab and I am so rusty. I did three perfectly okay by myself but these last three I can't seem to figure out. Any help on the direction to take with these is appreciated! c) T = 0.433 ± 0.004 s. Calculate T^2 andΔT^2. d) Given d = vt, v = 55...
  41. Char. Limit

    Tips for Writing a College Lab Report: Expert Advice and Student Insights

    Now, before I begin, let me say that I have no idea where this would go. It's homework, and it does pertain to introductory physics, but I'm really asking more for general tips than answers to any specific problem. So, I have a lab report due in about 9 hours. I've already gotten part of it...
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    MAT Lab - Elipse & Line Question

    I have a question on an assignment that's due at 11:55 tonight. Here is the question: Compute the intersection of a line and an ellipse centered at (0,0). Ellipse equation is b²x² + a²y² = a²b² where b is the minor axis and a is the major axis. I am having trouble finding A, B, and C-...
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    Help with physics lab containing the centripetal acceleration law

    [b]1. The aim of the lab is to verify the centripetal acceleration law which states that acceleration is equal to the velocity squared divided by the radius. During the lab, we spun a string powered whirligig. There was a ball at the top, attached to string, the string was threaded through a...
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    What did I make in my lab? (Inorganic Chemistry)

    I'm a graduate student in engineering, working primarily with organic chemicals. I've had coursework in inorganic chemistry, though my knowledge in this field isn't great. I was waiting for some samples to be ready for analysis, so I had the idea to make some aqua regia and dissolve a few...
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    How Can Weight, Surface Area, and Speed Affect Friction?

    Thanks in advance for your help! I'm currently doing this independent study and have nothing to help me with these questions except some lesson books that came with the course, but explains hardly anything and this site. 1) so, I have to design and complete an investigation to determine...
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    Observing the Stark Effect in the Lab: Visible to the Eye?

    has somebody carried out stark effect experiment in the lab? is the effect visible to the eye or is it necessary to keep long exposures of the CCD to observe the effect?
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    If you accidentally swallow a tiny amount of 70% ethanol in a lab,

    If you accidentally swallow a tiny amount of 70% ethanol in a lab, would you put yourself at a health risk?
  48. Topher925

    Interning at a national lab: good idea?

    I'm a first year PhD ME student and I'm thinking about applying for an internship at a national lab next summer. Are interns typically treated well at labs, as in they do somewhat meaningful work and research? I'm not looking for some kind of REU experience but something that would actually...
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    Physics I Lecture with no Lab, problem?

    At my college, I've found out, there's more Physics I lectures than Physics I labs. 144 spots for Lecture and only 112 spots for Labs. You guessed it, the labs are all filled up. I'm currently on a waitlist for the Lab. I talked to my advisor and she pretty much said oh well, you can take it...
  50. Gamma

    Should I Include a Lab on Measurement Instruments in My Physics Course?

    I am going to teach in a two year private college in September. Currently I am in the process of determining what laboratory experiments will the students do so that I can be prepared with the necessary laboratory equipments. My question is, how important is it to have a lab on measurement...
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