Measurement & Analysis

The Density Rod Set consists of two rods. The aluminum rod sinks in warm water and floats in cool. This is because cool water is more dense than warm, and the aluminum rod is made to be between those two densities. The PVC rod does the reverse – floats in warm water and sinks in [...]

Indirect Measurement Lab
Something that is quantized exists in multiples of a set quantity. Examples are charge [1.6 x 10-19C] or quantum energies of photons. Planck and Einstein predicted that light existed as discrete bundles called photons. Since they could not see a unit of photon energy, this lab constructs a model of how quanta was [...]

Quantum Measurement Lab
Something that is quantized exists in multiples of a set quantity. Examples are charge [1.6 x 10-19C] or quantum energies of photons. Planck and Einstein predicted that light existed as discrete bundles called photons. Since they could not see a unit of photon energy, this lab constructs a model of how quanta was [...]

Picture of a Lab – Different Graph TypesStation #1 investigates the relationship between force and displacement of a stretched spring. Students will discover a direct linear relationship, with an equation of the form y = mx + b. Station #2 demonstrates Boyle’s Law, or the relationship between the pressure on a gas and its volume [...]

Regular and irregular objects will be used. Students will devise a way of finding the volume of each object - calculating the volume of a cube or using water displacement for irregular objects. They will calculate the density of each and compare to standard values.
Required Equipment
Density Blocks, Balance, Graduated Cylinder, Various objects.
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Measure the mass and volume of a quantity of liquid, and calculate its density. Students will have to account for the container's mass.

Students love fast moving experiments, but higher speeds often require higher technology. That can challenge the budget and students' ability to use the technology. These simple, but highly accurate photogates remove both barriers. No costly computers are needed, and set up is easy. Students literally ‘get up to speed’ fast!