PHY 121
Your 'cq_1_01.2' report has been received. Scroll down through the document to see any comments I might have inserted, and my final comment at the end.
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The problem:
Answer the following:
• How accurately do you think you can measure the time between two events using the TIMER program?
I think I could accurately measure the time between 2 events within .5 seconds.
answer/question/discussion:
• What is the shortest time interval you think you would be able to measure with reasonable accuracy?
The shortest time interval measured would probably be around .3 seconds.
answer/question/discussion:
• How does the percent error in timing intervals change as the time between the events gets smaller?
The error percent would increase because it would be harder to measure.
answer/question/discussion:
• How accurately are you able to measure the positions of the ball and the pendulum in the initial video?
Within .5 seconds.
answer/question/discussion:
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20 minutes
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If you can only measure position accurately to within .5 seconds, how would it be possible to measure and interval lasting only .3 seconds?