Physics 4
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  • HOME
    • Introduction
    • Pre-course Setup
  • PHYSICS 4AL
    • 4AL Grading Policy
    • Lab Sections/ Office Hours
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Google Drive
    • Report Writing
    • Unit 1 - Training
    • Unit 2 - Motion
    • Unit 3 - Oscillations
    • Unit 4 - Project
  • PHYSICS 4BL
    • Grading Policy
    • Lab Sections/ Office Hours
    • Google Drive
    • Report Writing
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Unit 1 - Training
    • Unit 2 - Sound
    • Unit 3 - Circuits
    • Unit 4 - Optics
    • Unit 5 - Project
  • RESOURCES
    • Physics
    • Python
    • Arduino
    • ESP32
    • Electronics
    • Software Download
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Unit 2 - Motion

Unit 2 - Motion

The purpose of these labs is to use the Arduino ultrasound sensor setup to study constant velocity and constant acceleration. Later we will develop a compact Arduino Box with distance and acceleration sensors, which can monitor its motion and wirelessly transmit the data that it collects in real time. Then we apply it to study various linear motion. 

Lab 2A: Linear motion on an air track

  • Reference Slides 2A​​​

Lab 2B: Collisions

  • Reference slides 2B

Post-Lab Week 3

  • Slides
    • ​Submit on Gradescope by Sunday, April 23 at 11:​59 pm.

Pre-Lab Week 4

In this pre-lab we will focusing on understanding and calibrating the accelerometer. Calibrating the accelerometer is more complicated compared to the distance (ultrasonic) sensor. The pre-lab will go over some basics and you will have to solve a few problems and submit the answers on Gradescope. 
  • Slides​
    • ​​Due 2 hours before the start of lab 2C

Lab 2C: Conservation of momentum and energy

  • Reference slides 2C

Lab 2D: Intro to Accelerometer

  • Reference slides 2D

Post-Lab Week 4

  • Slides
    • ​Submit on Gradescope by Sunday, April 30 at 11:59 pm.

Unit 2 Lab Report

Please complete your report based on the template provided. 
  • Unit 2 report instructions
  • Unit 2 report team participation​
  • Unit 2 report full rubric
Other useful material
  • Tips for better lab reports
  • Example scientific report
Dec. 18, 2024 by Travis Nichols
  • HOME
    • Introduction
    • Pre-course Setup
  • PHYSICS 4AL
    • 4AL Grading Policy
    • Lab Sections/ Office Hours
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Google Drive
    • Report Writing
    • Unit 1 - Training
    • Unit 2 - Motion
    • Unit 3 - Oscillations
    • Unit 4 - Project
  • PHYSICS 4BL
    • Grading Policy
    • Lab Sections/ Office Hours
    • Google Drive
    • Report Writing
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Unit 1 - Training
    • Unit 2 - Sound
    • Unit 3 - Circuits
    • Unit 4 - Optics
    • Unit 5 - Project
  • RESOURCES
    • Physics
    • Python
    • Arduino
    • ESP32
    • Electronics
    • Software Download
  • EXTERNAL LINKS
    • GradeScope
    • CCLE
    • MyUCLA
    • CampusWire
    • UCLA Calendars
    • UCLA Physics Dept.