This document is a lab report (B3) completed for Introductory Physics Laboratory II (PHYS 2051) at Boston College. It details an experiment investigating magnetic torque using a teeter-totter apparatus, a magnetic pendulum, and a magnetic top. This report is intended for students enrolled in the course to demonstrate their understanding of experimental procedures, data analysis, and error propagation related to magnetic forces and moments.
This lab report is valuable for students needing to review their work or understand the expected format and depth of analysis for similar assignments. It serves as a record of the experiment performed and the results obtained. It’s also useful for instructors assessing student comprehension of the concepts.
This report does *not* provide a tutorial on magnetic torque or how to perform the experiment. It presents the results of *one* group’s investigation. It does not include background theory or detailed explanations of the underlying physics principles.
The full report includes: data tables for the teeter-totter, magnetic pendulum, and magnetic top experiments; graphs illustrating the relationships between variables; calculations of magnetic moment, mass, and angular speed; error analysis for each measurement; and answers to report questions regarding experimental results and potential sources of error. This preview only provides a summary of the report’s structure and content.