Module 1 - Physics 2: Laboratory Activity No. 1

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LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 1

BANEZ, ALLYSSA ASHLEY
CALION, MICHELLE ERIN STEM 12-K
A. INTRODUCTION
Coulomb’s Law describes the interaction between point charges. (Equation 1)
In an electroscope made by two balloons, the Coulomb force can be determined by the mass of the balloons and
the distance between the balls. Fig. 1 below demonstrates the setup and the Freebody diagram for the force analysis.
Fig.1 on the left is the schematics of the experiment setup. The strings should join at the origin of a protractor so
that the angle 𝜽 can be easily measured. On the right is the free-body diagram for analyzing the forces acting on a
balloon.
When the balloons are charged with equal amount of charge, q, they repel each other to a distance r ( measured
from the centers of the balloons), due to a Coulomb force. ( Equation 2)
This Coulomb force 𝐹𝑒 is balanced by two other forces, the tension force T and the weight on the balloons, mg.
From the free-body diagram. The relationship between Fe and mg can be determined by the angle 𝜽 or the ball-to-ball
distance r without knowing T. ( Equation 3)
But ; and Therefore:
This implies that ( Equation 4):
This equation of charge (q) is for each balloon.
B. MATERIALS (most of these can be found in your homes)

• 2 medium sized balloons
• String ( 2 m) – thread/yarn
• Ruler
• Piece of cloth ( preferably furry fabric cloth)
C. PROCEDURES
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1. Cut a string of length – 1.5 m. Attach the inflated balloons to either ends of the string. Approximate the mass
as 15 g.
2. Fold the string to half and attach it to a horizontal bar so that both balloons are hung with the same length of
string. Make sure the balloons are hanging on their natural state.
3. Rub the balloons with a furry fabric cloth and release it downward.
4. Measure and record the distance r between the centers of the balls with the plastic ruler.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 two more times to obtain three different amounts of charge q.
6. Record the values of L, d or r and θ under data and observation ( Where, tan θ=d/2L ).
7. Compute for the value of q using Equation 4. Record the values under data an observation.
8. Determine the number of electrons (N) on each ball by dividing the charge (q) by the charge of a single
electron which is 1.6 x C. These electrons are either extra on the balloon or missing from the balloon.
D. DATA and RESULTS
Trial Distance or Radius (m) q (C) Force
1 0.42 m 15.64o 1.94 x103C 1.92 x1017 N
2 0.39 m 14.57o 1.73 x103 C 1.77 x1017 N
3 0.40 m 14.93o 1.80 x103 C 1.82 x1017 N
Ave 0.40 m 15.05o 1.82 x103 C 1.84 x1017 N

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E. Question for Analysis

1. Does r change with time? If so, how fast? What does it mean?
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 Yes, r changes with time; the longer interval of time, the greater the distance covered so if we rub the
balloon on our hair longer, more charge will be accumulated causing the balloons to gain more repulsive
force creating more distance between them. However, the speed is also important, when we rubbed a
balloon faster for 30 seconds, more repulsion force will be created resulting to wider distance and if we
rubbed the balloon slower for 30 seconds, accumulated repulsion force is lesser resulting to lesser distance.
2. Based on the charge that you found in the lab, how many electrons are transferred between the furry fabric
cloth and the balloons? Show your solution.
3. In the laboratory activity, you obtained three different amounts of charge on the balloons.
Does a larger spanned angle correspond to larger or smaller charge? Explain your answer.
 A larger angle spanned correspond to larger charge. The angle between the string and imaginary mid line
shows how much repulsion force and charge the balloon had. The angle, charge and force are all directly
proportional so if the angle increases others are also affected.
DOCUMENTATION
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MATERIALS
SET UP
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TRIAL 1
TRIAL 2
TRIAL 3
REPULSION
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NATURAL
STATE
GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY REPORT RUBRIC

Rubrics Exceed expectation Meets expectation Doesn’t meet expectation
Equipment/ Materials Student has made use of Student needed guidance to Student was unable to make
correct/ alternative make use of correct/ use of correct/ alternative
equipment/ materials. alternative equipment/ equipment/ materials. 1
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materials. 3
5
Procedure Student clearly followed Student followed the Students were unable to
the steps of experiment. steps of experiment with follow the steps of
5 guidance. 3 experiment. 1
Data recording/ Collection Student has correctly Student has performed Student was unable to
measured the relevant incorrect identify measurement of
parameters. measurement of relevant
All data is presented in a relevant parameters. parameters.
manner that is Most data are presented in a Data is incomplete,
organized and easy to read. manner that is unorganized and confusing
Data includes graphs, organized and easy to read. to the reader.
charts, tables, Data includes graphs,
measures, etc. 8-10 charts, tables,
measures, etc. 5-7
1-4
Results Accurate results have been The achieved results No results are achieved or
achieved. are not accurate but are the
within tolerance range. achieved results are
5-7 meaningless.
8-10
1-4
Questions for Analysis Uses observations, data, Uses most evidence to Uses some evidence to
vocabulary, and other create a statement create a statement
evidence to create a well- showing knowledge gained. showing knowledge gained.
supported statement
showing knowledge gained.
8-10
5-7 1-4
Documentation Pictures are well-organized Pictures are well-organized Pictures are unorganized
with caption and complete. and and incomplete.
complete but without
5 caption. 3 1
Safety Student carefully observes Student observes safety Student does not care about
the safety rules and safety rules
rules and procedures procedure with minor during practical work.
during practical work. 5 deviation during
practical work. 3 1

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General Physics 2

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Module 1 – Physics 2 Subject Teacher:

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 1

Coulomb’s Law describes the interaction between point charges. (Equation 1)

But ; and Therefore:

This implies that ( Equation 4):

This equation of charge (q) is for each balloon.

B. MATERIALS (most of these can be found in your homes)

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D. DATA and RESULTS

Trial Distance or Radius (m) q (C) Force

1 0.42 m 15.64o 1.94 x103C 1.92 x1017 N

2 0.39 m 14.57o 1.73 x103 C 1.77 x1017 N

3 0.40 m 14.93o 1.80 x103 C 1.82 x1017 N

Ave 0.40 m 15.05o 1.82 x103 C 1.84 x1017 N

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E. Question for Analysis

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