Physics 251:   Introductory Physics Laboratory I
Spring Semester 2008 - Schedule

Sections 1 - 15
Dates
Lab #
Experiment
Jan. 7 - 11
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First Week - No Lab
Jan. 14 - 18
1
Introduction to Computer Tools and Uncertainties
Jan. 21 - 25
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MLK Day - No Lab
Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
2
Reaction Time
Feb. 4 - 8
3
Free Fall I
Feb. 11 - 15
4
Free Fall II
Feb. 18 - 22
6
Inelastic Collisions
Feb. 25 - 29
 7
Elastic Collisions
Mar. 3 - 7
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Spring Break - No Lab
Mar. 10 - 14 - Practical Exam 1 (Information, including the handout, can be found here .)
Mar. 17 - 21
 8
Heat Equivalent of Mechanical Energy
Mar. 24 - 28
 9
Moment of Inertia (Modified writeup)
Mar. 31 - Apr. 4
 10
Pendulum
Apr. 7 - 11
 11
Spring 1: Hooke's Law and Oscillations
Apr. 14 - 18
 13
Resonances in a Closed-End Pipe
Apr. 21 - 25
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Practical Exam 2 (Information, including the handout, can be found here.)
Apr. 28 - May 2
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Finals Week - No Lab

PHY251 Laboratory will start on January 14, 2008


Last updated on February 24, 2008 by K. Tollefson