"Paleontology Models"

Create maps of equipotential lines and the electric fields that exist between two charged surfaces.

Determine the coefficient of friction by measuring the minimum angle to keep a ladder from slipping.

Analyze the diffraction pattern of hydrogen and determine the Rydberg constant, R.

Measure the wavelength and threshold voltage of an LED and calculate Planck’s constant.

Explore precision and error in measurement.

Determine the landing position of a ball launched horizontally from the top of a table.

Find the spring constant of a projectile launcher using the potential energy of its projectile.

Determine the spring constant of a spring-powered launcher by analyzing the work done on a system.

Use the ideal gas law to determine the ambient pressure in the room.

Visualize and compare the relative strengths of different magnetic fields.

Explore the factors affecting the electrical resistance of conductive modeling dough.

Explore a standing wave on a string and determine the linear mass density of the string.

Study rays reflecting off plane and curved mirrors, determine the focal length of a curved mirror.

Study rays refracting through various transparent media, then determine the focal length of a lens.

Use a calorimetric technique to determine the temperature of a Bunsen burner flame.

Use Bernoulli’s Principle to predict the landing spot of a stream of water leaking from a bucket.