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PHYSICS LAB REPORT

PHYSICS I (ASP0504)

LECTURE’S GROUP
(Circle your lecture group)

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TITLE OF THE EXPERIMENT

EXPERIMENT 7: SOUND WAVES

DATE OF THE EXPERIMENT

LECTURER’S NAME

STUDENT’S NAME
FULL NAME MATRICS NO.
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EVALUATION OF THE LAB REPORT

PHYSICS I (ASP0504)

Evaluation: Circle appropriate category. Please refer to the evaluation rubric for
interpretation of the review criteria.
1 2 3 4 5
Very week Week Average Good Excellent

Results (Data and Analysis) [25 Marks]

1. Data are presented in an organized (neatly) manner 1 2 3 4 5
2. Data recorded is correct (approaching estimated data) 1 2 3 4 5
3. Sketched diagram clearly drawn and labeled 1 2 3 4 5
4. Suitable graphs (axis labelled, title, data plot, centroid
1 2 3 4 5
point, gradient)
5. Equations, calculations of data analysis 1 2 3 4 5

Discussion [10 Marks]

6. Able to define related physics terms 1 2 3 4 5
7. Able to interpret and explain the result 1 2 3 4 5
8. Able to compare the experiment values to that expected
1 2 3 4 5
results (percentage error)
9. Able to identify sources or errors / experimental
1 2 3 4 5
precautions

Conclusion [10 Marks]

10. Able to summarize / verify the main result of the
1 2 3 4 5
experiment

Total marks: /50

 EXPERIMENT 7: SOUND/STRING WAVES

Plot the graph of frequency (f ) vs loop number (n). Determine the gradient of the plot. From the gradient
calculate the wave speed v and compare it with theoretical value in term of percentage different.
Results:

number of loop (n) Resonance Frequencies f (Hz)

Gradient m (from plot):

Experiment wave speed vexpt:

Theoretical wave speed vtheory:

Percentage Different wave speed:

Question 1: What is the number series you determined from your experiment?

Question 2: If you have already studied standing wave patterns, try to explain your results in terms of the types
of standing wave patterns that are excited in your work
Question 3: Sketch and label node or an antinode from your wave pattern?

Question 4: Conclude your experiment