Ballistic Pendulum and Projectile Lab

[roman15]

Homework Statement

I did a lab in physics where we used a ballistic pendulum. Basically we had to derive equations for the initial speed of the ball for the pendulum and as a projectile using energy/momentum and kinematics. I was just wondering what are some good sources of error for projectiles and pendulums?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I thought of friction with the pendulum; because we ignored it when using the conservation energy. And for the projectile, air resistence. Any more would be a great help. Thanks

 

[anathema]

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Dear fellow scientist,

Thank you for your question. In regards to sources of error for projectiles and pendulums, there are several factors to consider. As you mentioned, friction and air resistance are two common sources of error. Other potential sources of error could include human error in measuring or recording data, variations in the initial conditions (such as release angle or height), and imperfections in the equipment used. Additionally, external factors such as temperature and humidity can also affect the accuracy of the results. It is important to carefully control and account for these factors in order to minimize error in your experiments. I would also recommend consulting relevant literature and peer-reviewed articles for further insights on potential sources of error in projectile and pendulum experiments. Best of luck with your research!