This document is a first lab report completed for Baylor University’s General Physics I (PHY 1420) course, specifically Lab Section B1. It details an experiment focused on measurement and error analysis using a simple pendulum. The report was authored by Eric Mora, with Joelle Fornasier as a partner, and performed on August 27, 2018, under the supervision of TA Katrina Vermillion.
This report is primarily intended for the course instructor to assess a student’s ability to conduct an experiment, analyze data, and communicate findings. It serves as a record of the experimental process and the resulting conclusions. Students in similar physics labs may use it as an example of expected report formatting and content, though direct copying is prohibited.
This report does *not* provide instruction on pendulum physics or error analysis techniques. It presents the results of *one* specific experiment and the student’s interpretation of those results. Further resources and instruction are needed to fully understand the underlying principles.
The full report includes an abstract summarizing the experiment and results, sample calculations demonstrating data processing, a discussion of the findings and potential sources of error, and answers to related questions. It presents specific data points like the calculated value of *g* (4.18 m/s²) and the associated percentage error (57%). This preview does not include the raw data, detailed calculations, or the complete responses to the questions posed in the lab assignment.
