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Subject
CET 122.1-15 3
Code - Group No
Experiment 3 Section
JOSEPH
Course &
Energy Name: JOHN G.
Year:
BS ECE 1-2
ISLES
Transformation
Lab MR. ROBERTO
Date: MAY 30 2021
Professor: VITANCOL

Laboratory Report
DATA AND RESULTS:
A. Computing the velocity using the Law of Conservation of Energy
Mass of Trevor, m 120kg
Spring constant, k 950N/m
Spring compression, x 0.8
Time elapsed while in neutral zone, ∆𝑡 10.00 s
Distance travelled in neutral zone, ∆𝑥 18 meters
Computed velocity, 𝑣𝑐 1.68 m/s
Initial Elastic Potential Energy, 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒐 304J
Final Elastic Potential Energy, 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒇 0J
Initial Kinetic Energy, 𝑲𝒐 0J
Final Kinetic Energy, 𝑲𝒇 304 J
Velocity, v 338.69 J

Calculations:

Velocity
∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟏. 𝟔𝟖
10.66s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 2
1
𝑈 =
1 𝑁
(950 ) (0.8)
2 𝐾 = (120𝑘𝑔)(1.68)2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟑𝟎𝟒 𝑱 = 𝟑𝟑𝟖. 𝟔𝟗 𝑱
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B. Mass vs Velocity
Spring constant, k 800 N/M
Spring compression, x 0.8 m

Trial m, kg 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒐, J 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒇 , J 𝑲𝒐J 𝑲𝒇 , J v, m/s

1 85 512 0J 0J 306.8 J 1.91 m/s
2 95 512 0J 0J 274.5 J 1.73 m/s
3 105 512 0J 0J 285.8 J 𝟏. 𝟔𝟓 m/s
4 115 512 0J 0J 276.2 J 𝟏. 𝟓𝟓 m/s
5 125 512 0J 0J 266.4 J 𝟏. 𝟒𝟔 m/s

Calculations:

Trial 1: 85 kg

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t
18m 𝐦
𝑉 = = 𝟏. 𝟗𝟏
𝑐 9.42s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 12
𝐾 = (85𝑘𝑔)(1.91)
1 𝑁 2 2
𝑈 = (800 ) (0.8)
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟑𝟎𝟔. 𝟖𝟓 𝑱
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Trial 2: 95 kg

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟏. 𝟕𝟑
10.36s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 12
𝐾 = (95𝑘𝑔)(1.73)
1 𝑁 2 2
𝑈 = (800 ) (0.8)
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟕𝟒. 𝟓 𝑱

Trial 3: 105 kg

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟏. 𝟔𝟓
10.88s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 12
𝐾 = (105𝑘𝑔)(1.65)
1 𝑁 2 2
𝑈 = (800 ) (0.8)
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟖𝟓. 𝟖 𝑱

Trial 4: 115 kg

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟏. 𝟓𝟓
11.60s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 12
𝐾 = (115𝑘𝑔)(1.55)
1 𝑁 2 2
𝑈 = (800 ) (0.8)
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟕𝟔. 𝟐 𝑱
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Trial 5: 125kg

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟏. 𝟒𝟔
12.28s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 12
𝐾 = (125𝑘𝑔)(1.46)
1 𝑁 2 2
𝑈 = (800 ) (0.8)
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟔𝟔. 𝟒 𝑱

C. Spring constant vs Velocity

Mass, m 95 kg
Spring compression, x 2.0 m

Trial k, N/m 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒐, J 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒇 , J 𝑲𝒐J 𝑲𝒇 , J v, m/s

1 970 n/m 1940 J 0J 0J 2375 J 5 m/s
2 1000 n/m 2000 J 0J 0J 𝟐𝟑𝟒𝟔. 𝟓𝟖 𝐉 4.97 m/s
3 1100 n/m 2200 J 0J 0J 𝟐𝟓𝟑𝟗. 𝟐𝟒 𝐉 𝟓. 𝟏𝟕 𝒎/𝒔
4 1150 n/m 2300 J 0J 0J 𝟐𝟏𝟎𝟕. 𝟒𝟖 𝐉 𝟒. 𝟕𝟏 𝒎/𝒔
5 1200 n/m 2400 J 0J 0J 𝟐𝟐𝟗𝟎. 𝟐𝟔 𝐉 𝟒. 𝟗𝟏 𝒎/𝒔

Calculations:

Trial 1: 970 N/m

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = =𝟓
3.60 s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 12
𝐾 = (95𝑘𝑔)(5)
1 𝑁 2 2
𝑈 = (970 ) (2.0)
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟎 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟑𝟕𝟓 𝐉
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Trial 2: 1000 N/m

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟒. 𝟗𝟕
3.62 s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (95𝑘𝑔)(4.97)2
(1000 ) (2.0) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟑𝟒𝟔. 𝟓𝟖 𝐉

Trial 3: 1100 N/m

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t
18m 𝐦
𝑉 = = 𝟓. 𝟏𝟕
𝑐 3.48s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (95𝑘𝑔)(5.17)2
(1100 ) (2.0) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟐𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟓𝟑𝟗. 𝟐𝟒 𝐉

Trial 4:

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟒. 𝟕𝟏
3.82 s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑓 2
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1 1
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (95𝑘𝑔)(4.71)2
(1150 ) (2.0) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟏𝟎𝟕. 𝟒𝟖 𝐉
Trial 5: 1200

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟒. 𝟗𝟏
3.66 s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 12
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (95𝑘𝑔)(4.91)2
(1200 ) (2.0) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟐𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟐𝟗𝟎. 𝟐𝟔 J

D. Spring constant vs Velocity

Mass, m 115 kg
Spring constant, k 1050 n/m

Trial x, m 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒐, J 𝑼𝒆𝒍𝒇 , J 𝑲𝒐J 𝑲𝒇 , J v, m/s

1 1.0 𝟏𝟎𝟓𝟎 𝑱 0J 0J 𝟔𝟔𝟐. 𝟒 𝐉 𝟐. 𝟒𝟎 𝒎/𝒔
2 1.2 𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 0J 0J 𝟏𝟎𝟓𝟓. 𝟖𝟎 𝐉 𝟑. 𝟎𝟑 𝒎/𝒔
3 1.4 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟖 𝑱 0J 0J 𝟏𝟑𝟔𝟎. 𝟖𝟔 𝐉 𝟑. 𝟒𝟒 𝒎/𝒔
4 1.6 𝟐𝟔𝟖𝟖 𝑱 0J 0J 𝟐𝟎𝟒𝟕. 𝟗 𝐉 𝟒. 𝟐𝟐 𝒎/𝒔
5 1.8 𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟐 𝑱 0J 0J 𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟖. 𝟎𝟒 𝐉 𝟓. 𝟎𝟐 𝒎/𝒔

Calculations:
Trial 1:

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t
18m 𝐦
𝑉 = = 𝟐. 𝟒𝟎
𝑐 7.48s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (115𝑘𝑔)(2.40)2
(1050 ) (1.0) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟏𝟎𝟓𝟎 𝑱 = 𝟔𝟔𝟐. 𝟒 𝐉
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Trial 2:

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟑. 𝟎𝟑
5.94 s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (115𝑘𝑔)(3.03)2
(1050 ) (1.2) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟏𝟎𝟓𝟓. 𝟖𝟎 𝐉

Trial 3:

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t

18m 𝐦
𝑉𝑐 = = 𝟑. 𝟒𝟒
5.22 s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (115𝑘𝑔)(3.44)2
(1050 ) (1.4) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟖 𝑱 = 𝟏𝟑𝟔𝟎. 𝟖𝟔 𝐉
Trial 4:

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t
18m 𝐦
𝑉 = = 𝟒. 𝟐𝟐
𝑐 4.26s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (115𝑘𝑔)(4.22)2
(1050 ) (1.6) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2
= 𝟐𝟔𝟖𝟖 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟎𝟒𝟕. 𝟗 𝐉
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Trial 5:

Velocity

∆X
𝑉𝑐 = ∆t
18m 𝐦
𝑉 = = 𝟓. 𝟎𝟐
𝑐 3.58s 𝐬

Elastic Potential Energy Kinetic Energy

1 1
𝑈 = 𝑘𝑥2 𝐾 = 𝑚𝑣2
𝑒𝑙𝑜 1
2 𝑓 21
𝑈 = 𝑁 2 = (115 𝑘𝑔)(5.02)2
(1050 ) (1.8) 𝐾
𝑒𝑙𝑜 2 𝑀 𝑓 2

= 𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟐 𝑱 = 𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟖. 𝟎𝟒 𝐉

CONCLUSION:
It's extremely apparent when running the simulation and observation that a change in the
component of the process — either the spring constant and spring compression or the mass —
may impact the output. This is especially true when Trevor's mass is modified. Likewise, as the
spring is being stretched, it will increase the speed of travel based on the amount of mass that
is being added. So from that, it is safe to say that there is a relationship between these
elements..

QUESTIONS:
1. What can you say about the relationships of mass, spring constant and spring compression to
the velocity of the body, based on the experiment you performed?

If a certain element of the simulation is raised or lowered, it will affect the other.

2. Using Hooke’s law equation, compute for the spring force/s in procedures B and C? What
have you observed?
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B.
𝑭𝑺 = 𝒌𝒙 𝑵
𝑭 = (800 ) (𝟐. 𝟎 𝒎)
𝑺 𝑴
𝑭𝑺 = 800
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C.
Trial 1:
𝑭𝑺 = 𝒌𝒙
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟏 (𝟗𝟕𝟎 𝑵) (𝟐. 𝟎)𝟐
𝟐 𝑴
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟎 𝑱

Trial 2:
𝑭𝑺 = (𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒏 𝒎 ) (𝟐. 𝟎 𝒎)
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 J

Trial 3:
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟏 (𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑵) (𝟐. 𝟎)𝟐
𝟐 𝑴
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟐𝟏𝟎𝟎 J

Trial 4:
𝑵
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟏 (𝟏𝟏𝟓𝟎 ) (𝟐. 𝟎)𝟐
𝟐 𝑴
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑱

Trial 5:
𝑭𝑺 = 𝟏 (𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝑵) (𝟐. 𝟎)𝟐
𝟐 𝑴
𝑭𝑺 = 2400 J

As the spring constant grows, the spring force likewise rises, that is when the spring
compression is likewise constant.

3. Work done on a system puts energy into it. Work done by a system removes
energy from it. How will you relate this to the experiment you performed?

Work on a system adds energy to I, while work done by a system takes energy from it.

4. Compute for the amount of work required to compress the spring from
equilibrium position in procedures B and C using the equation 𝑾 = 𝟏 𝒌(𝒙𝟐 −
𝒙𝟐)? What have you observed? 𝒇 𝟎 𝟐
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B.
𝟏 𝟐 𝟐
W = 𝒌(𝒙 − 𝒙 )
𝟐 𝐟 𝟎
𝟏 𝑵
W = (𝟖𝟎𝟎 ) ((𝟏. 𝟎) 𝟐 − 𝟎) 𝟐)
𝟐 𝑴
W = 400 𝑱
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C.

Trial 1:
𝟏 𝟐 𝟐
W = 𝟐 𝒌(𝒙 𝐟 − 𝒙 𝟎)
𝟏 𝑵
W = (𝟗𝟕𝟎 ) ((𝟐. 𝟎) 𝟐 − 𝟎) 𝟐)
𝟐 𝑴
W = 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟎 𝑱

Trial 2:
𝟏 𝑵
W=
𝟐
(𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑴) ((𝟐. 𝟎) 𝟐 − 𝟎) 𝟐)
W = 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 J

Trial 3:
𝟏 𝑵
W = (𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟎 ) ((𝟐. 𝟎) 𝟐 − 𝟎) 𝟐)
𝟐 𝑴
W = 𝟐𝟏𝟎𝟎 J

Trial 4:
𝟏 𝑵
W=
𝟐
(𝟏𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝑴) ((𝟐. 𝟎) 𝟐 − 𝟎) 𝟐)
W = 𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑱

Trial 5:
𝟏 𝑵
W=
𝟐
(𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝑴) ((𝟐. 𝟎) 𝟐 − 𝟎) 𝟐)
W = 2400 J

The amount of effort that may be released increases as the spring constant increases

5. Using energy considerations and assuming negligible air resistance, show that a rock thrown
from a bridge 20.0 m above water with an initial speed of 15.0 m/s strikes the water with a
speed of 24.8 m/s independent of the direction thrown. (Hint: show that 𝑲𝑶 + 𝑼𝒐 = 𝑲𝒇 + 𝑼𝒇).
(Source: Open Stax – University Physics Volume 1)
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