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Phys2135 09 LabO5 Tutorial

The document outlines a physics lab experiment focused on studying a generator powered by a falling mass, aiming to determine the efficiency of energy conversion. It includes instructions on measuring potential energy, using a calculator tool for data input, and plotting power calculations in Capstone software. Safety precautions are emphasized regarding the handling of generators and mass hangers.

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Phys2135 09 LabO5 Tutorial

The document outlines a physics lab experiment focused on studying a generator powered by a falling mass, aiming to determine the efficiency of energy conversion. It includes instructions on measuring potential energy, using a calculator tool for data input, and plotting power calculations in Capstone software. Safety precautions are emphasized regarding the handling of generators and mass hangers.

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Physics

Generator
MS&T Physics 2135, Lab O5
Objectives

Physics
 Study a generator powered by a falling mass.
 Find the efficiency of the generator by examining how the potential energy
stored in the hanging mass is converted to electrical and kinetic energy.

Note: The generators you will be using today have a thin metal shaft connecting
the magnet to the pulleys. This shaft is easily bent, so please be very careful not
to damage the generators. Also, please do not let the mass hangers hit the floor;
they have been known to break from the impact. Use the yellow foam pad.

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A Note on Height

Physics
 In this experiment, we need to
know how far the mass falls
while still driving the pulley.
 That means the h in potential
energy may be the length of the
string or the actual fall height.
You decide which!

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Adding a Calculation in Capstone

Physics
 Click the Calculator tool
 Type in the formula and
click Accept or hit enter.
 Using the Insert Data button,
define V to be your voltage
probe measurement.
 Define R=100.
 You can specify units for P
and R by clicking in their
Units boxes. Right click to
find the Ω symbol.

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Calculating Area in Capstone

Physics
 Set up a graph to plot your
power calculations.
 Click the Area button to
display the area under the
curve in a box.
 You can move the box as you
see fit.
Note: The units are based on
what you specified when you
set up your calculation.

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