1. Impulsive Carts Lab
Seo
Physics

2. Objectives
To find the relationship of the Motion Carts velocity, propulsion, with weights
To visualize both types of collisions through representations

3. Materials
Motion Carts (2)
Masses (500 grams) (3)
Motion Sensors (2)
LabQuest Pro
Steel Ramp
Index Cards (2)

4. Procedure
Place one motion cart on one end, and the second cart on the other end
Lay out two Motion Sensors on both ends, behind each carts
Connect both Motion Sensors with cable input to the LabQuest Pro
The cable inputs for the first Motion Sensor should go to DIG1 Port
The cable inputs for the second Motion Sensor should go to DIG2 Port
Follow the lab chart provided by adding the mass when appropriate per direction of the cart
Place index cards on each Motion Cart before running data
Draw TOT Momentum Charts for all data sets

5. On the LabQuest…
After connecting Motion Sensors in each of DIG1 and DIG2 Ports, click on Sensors on the top of the screen and press Zero for both Sensors
Once the experiment is set up, head over to the graph symbol at the top right of the LabQuest
Graphing should show TWO Position vs. Time
Draw the Correct graphs accordingly
If it is the Left Car colliding, draw the graph for the Left Cart
If it is the Right Car colliding, draw the graph for the Right Cart
Zoom in at the crash by highlighting the graph

6. Conclusion Questions

7. Lab Report Data Section Criteria
ALL Calculations for Momentum Collision work for EACH trial
TOT Momentum Bar Charts for EACH trial
Position vs Time Graph for EACH trial
ALL Units, Labels and Variables for BOTH the work AND graphs
Work AND Graphs done NEATLY in pen (NO RED OR PINK PEN!!)
Points deducted if directions not followed!!!!