Course Description
Physics is an experimental science; that is, the nature and validity of the theoretical framework that physicists use is informed by the outcomes of experiments which can be performed repeatably.
Phys 132L is the laboratory accompanying Phys 132. In this course you will conduct experiments and make observation on various physical systems. There are two objectives in this component of the course:
- gain hands-on experience with physical phenomena and
- understand the relationship between experimental observations and the corresponding theory.
Course Number: PHYS 132 L
Instructor: Prof. David Collins, Physics
Contact Information:
- 184 Wubben
- Telephone: 248-1787
- Email: dacollin@mesastate.edu
Classroom: Wubben 232
Prerequisites: Ability to use college algebra and trigonometry.
First Day Handout: Pdf Format
Course Structure
Class will meet once during each of the weeks listed on the last page. During each meeting you will be given specific tasks and an assignment to complete. The nature of the assignment may vary; sometimes it will be a few exercises and at other times a detailed write-up of you lab activities. You will only be allowed to complete the lab assignment if you were present for the entire lab. The deadline for each assignment will be given during the relevant class meeting time.
Laboratories
| Lab Number | Dates | Title |
| 1 | 24 - 25 January 2007 | Electrostatics. |
Links
- Sample Laboratory Reports
- Newton's Second Law From Western Kentucky University, Physics 251.
- Newton's Second Law From North Carolina State University, PY 205, 208, 211, 212.
- Measuring g From University of Pennsylvania, Physics 150. This combines sections of an actual lab report with instructions on how to write each section.
- Period of a pendulum From Youngstown State University.