Experiment Setup and Device Error Quiz

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What is the significance of keeping the starting position stable and ensuring the additional disk is balanced in an experiment?

To influence the free-fall acceleration

To ensure repeatability of measurements (correct)

To increase the gravitational acceleration value

To introduce error into the experiment

In the Atwood machine experiment theory, what relationship exists between velocity (v) and height (h)?

v = 1/h

v ∝ h (correct)

v = √h

v = h^2

Based on the provided text, what type of mathematical relationship is described by the equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 ∗ 𝑘?

Inverse relation

Quadratic relation

Exponential relation

Linear relation (correct)

Why is it important to only include necessary parameters for a given task?

To simplify data interpretation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of linear velocity and acceleration, what happens when an object undergoes free fall?

The acceleration due to gravity remains constant Signup and view all the answers

How does recognizing patterns in equations and graphical representations help in determining expected parameter dependence?

It allows for identification of similarities and trends Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the work described, what fundamental concept pertains to the study of objects under the influence of gravity alone?

Free fall Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical expressions are most commonly used to describe velocity and acceleration in an Atwood's machine experiment?

$v = \frac{m}{M} \sqrt{2gH}$ and $a = g$ Signup and view all the answers

What type of relation is often observed between linear velocity and acceleration in most physical systems?

Inverse proportional Signup and view all the answers

What graphical representation is commonly used to show a quadratic relationship between two physical quantities?

Parabolic graph Signup and view all the answers

When discussing motion of objects between points A and B, which law of motion by Newton is primarily applicable?

Newton's First Law of Motion Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is central to the understanding of both free fall and the operation of an Atwood's machine at its core?

Acceleration due to gravity Signup and view all the answers

What forces are exerted on the left weight of the system?

Tension force T and gravity force (M+m)g Signup and view all the answers

When the additional disc with mass m is removed, what happens to the motion of the weights?

The weights move at a constant velocity Signup and view all the answers

How is the velocity v achieved during the accelerated motion related to expressions (2) and (3)?

$v^2 = \frac{2mgh}{2M+m}$ Signup and view all the answers

How is the experimentally defined acceleration during the distance h calculated?

$a = \frac{H^2}{2ht^2}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents the theoretical prediction for the acceleration of the right weight?

$m(3)g = 2M + m$ Signup and view all the answers

In an Atwood's machine setup, what happens if an additional disc with mass m is mounted on one side?

The system accelerates with equal magnitude on both sides Signup and view all the answers

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