Lab 5/8: Linear Speed and Acceleration in Circular Motion
Lab 5/8: Linear Speed and Acceleration in Circular Motion Purpose The purpose of this assignment was to determine the linear speed and acceleration of a point on a rotating beam as a function of its distance from the axis of rotation. Procedure A horizontal beam was spun on a rotational apparatus to simulate satellite motion. Video analysis was used to measure motion. The camera was positioned directly above the center of the beam to minimize distortion. Videos were recorded to capture at least two full revolutions of the beam at various angular speeds. 3cm, 8cm, and 15cm marks along the beam were selected from the center. The perpendicular components of the velocity were measured using the video to calculate the linear speed and corresponding centripetal acceleration. ...
