Experiment 3: Measuring Length Laboratory Report Christian Vicmudo, John Peter Magbago, Karisa Manliclic, and Karen Joy

Isip Mathematics and Physics Department College of Arts and Sciences, Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela City, Philippines

I. Introduction Thickness, width, length, area and volume are physical quantities that are commonly used in Physics. As mass is for determining an objects weight, length is for determining the distance between two points. Length is a fundamental quantity of measurement that can be measured manually. It does not only give a set of number which attributes to an object but instead, it also provides a clearer description of an object. For an instance, a sheet of paper measuring 8 x 11 inches gives a more specific and definite than saying that an object is small, big, short or long. II. Theory Length of an object can be either mechanically or manually measured. It may be a direct or indirect method of measuring length. To simply get the length of an object is just by using a device or an instrument. Say for example, if we have to measure the length of a box, we will measure it with the help of the measuring tape or scale. And usually take the standard unit of length which is meter. But there are also other instances wherein measuring the length of an object is via own body parts or just with the use of describing its length by comparing to a standard or other objects.

Say for an instance, the length of a blackboard must be measured without using any measuring devices. He/She may get its length by supposing his/her arm length is equal to a yard or by simply comparing its length to other objects present. III. Methodology Christian, being the leader of the group, divided the work for this experiment accordingly. As soon as the materials were well prepared, the experiment was performed right away. The procedure written in the hand-outs were followed. The first thing that has been done was to get the length and width of the paper with the use of meter stick. Then, as soon as we got the measurement, we moved on in getting the length, width, and thickness of the rectangular solid followed by getting the diameter of the metal ball. The same procedure was performed by Peter and Karisa in getting the measurement of the same objects with the use of vernier caliper and as for micrometer caliper, only metal ball was the measurable material. Since we finished gathering the needed data, we then computed the areas and volumes of the materials measured. Using the given hand-outs too, the indicated problems were answered like the identified parts and functions of a vernier caliper which has five(5) main parts and a

micrometer caliper which has six(6) main parts, gave the advantages and disadvantages of using a meter stick, vernier caliper and micrometer caliper, and some questions that required computations and analysis. IV. Results and Discussion
Identify and analyze the problem

in Metal Ball: Diameter: 2.5 cm= 0.98 in

Gathered measurement using vernier caliper: Length: 29.95 cm= 11.79 in Width: 21.45 cm= 8.44 in

Paper:

Rectangular Solid:
Apply the concepts about measurements(length).

Length: 14.65 cm= 5.77 in Width: 5.25 cm= 2.07 in Thickness: 3.7 cm= 1.46 in

Metal Ball:
Use the formula needed.

2.79 cm= 1.46 in using

Gathered measurement micrometer caliper:

Metal Ball:

Diameter: 22.75 cm= 0.90 in

Give the measurement required with its unit.

Computed area and volume: Meter Stick Area: 627.9cm= 97.34 in 245 cm 8.18cm= 0.49 in Volume:

Materials: Paper Gathered measurement using meter stick: Length: 29.9 cm= 11.27 in Width: 21 cm= 8.27 in Rectangular Solid: Length: 14 cm= 5.51 in Width: 5 cm= 1.97 in Thickness: 3.5 cm= 1.38 Rectangular Solid: Metal Ball:

Paper:

Computed area: Vernier Caliper Area:

Materials:

Paper: Rectangular Solid: Metal Ball: Computer Caliper

642.43 cm= 99.51 in 284.58 cm= 17.44 in 11.37 cm= 0.70 in volume: Micrometer

III. The following readings were taken when measuring the dimensions of a long rectangular solid 0.2 km long, 27 cm wide, and 33 mm thick. What is its volume in cubic meters? = (27 cm/1)(1 m/100cm)(1km/1000in) = 27/100 000 = 2.7 x 10-4 =(33nm/1)(10cm/1mm)(1m/100cm) (1km/1000m) = 30/100 000 = 3 x 10-4 = (0.2km/1)(1000m/1km) = 200km 200 km + 0. 0003 0. 00027 0.0000162 km IV. Convert the following: a.) 25 decimeters to inches = 9 842 579 605 in b.) 50 micrometers to centimeters = 0.0005 cm V. The surface area of a present woman in the lab is 1.6 m2. Calculate the area a.) in square in = 2,480 004 in2 c.) in square feet = 17. 2222 ft2

Metal Ball:

6.21 cm= 0.38 in

Answered Items from the hand-outs: I. Using: Advantages Disadvantages Can measure length up to 100 cm Cannot accurately measure the length of small objects.

Meter stick

Vernier caliper

More It cannot accurate measure too than using small objects. meter rule It cant measure larger objects.

Micrometer Most Caliper accurate compared to two.

II. A micrometer caliper has a correction such that as the jaws are closed the 0-mark on the circular scale turns 7 divisions past the longitudinal line. The reading of the instrument is 8.48mm. -It is wrong reading. The correct reading is 3.5 mm.

= 17 ft2 VI. The hospital patient is 7 ft and 5 inches tall. Will a bed of 229 cm long be enough to accommodate him comfortably? Explain your answer.

-Yes. A bed of 229 cm long can accommodate him because he only measures 227.37 cm. Solution: 7 ft 5 1/2 in tall = 5.5 x 2.04 = 13.97 cm 7 ft x 10.48 = 213.36 13.97 + 213.36 227.33 cm VII. The qualified height of nurses to be employed in a particular hospital in London is at least 1.59 cm. How many cm does Joy Jack in height if she measures only 4 ft and 11 in? -Joy Jack has a height of 1.50 m. She lacks 0.09 to be qualified as a nurse in London. Solution: 1 in=2.54 cm = 11 x 2.54 = 27.94 4 ft x 30. 46 = 121.92 27.94 + 121.92 = 149.86 cm

= (149.86 cm/1)(1 m/100cm) = 1.50 cm

Discussion To get the objects measurement, it needs a pattern or a step-by-step for you to get the result accurately. One must have the knowledge of applying the concepts like in conversion of units, rules, theories and formulas needed in this matter. Usage of different instruments too helps us to understand more about measurements especially lengths.

1 m= 200 cm

V. Conclusion The group concluded then that measuring lengths is not just a topic that must be tackled in our subjects because it largely affects and contributes in our lives. It does not only requires the numbers that we get from an objects measurement but it allows us to enhance our minds to think more critically and analytically by knowing and applying the ideas and concepts stated. Measuring lengths helps in different branches of science and mathematics. It helps the scientists and mathematicians work faster and easily with reliable idea and concept. For an instance, a meter, equal to 3.281 feet, was at one time defined in terms of Earth's size. Using an imaginary line drawn from the Equator to the North Pole through Paris, this distance was divided into 10 million meters. Later, however, scientists came to the realization that Earth is subject to geological changes, and hence any

measurement calibrated to the planet's size could not ultimately be reliable. It makes their studies be more identified and specified through the help of measurements. VI. References Beiser, A., Modern Technical Physics. 6th ed. 1992 Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.

Walker, P.M.B.,ed.. Chambers Science and Technology. 1998.W&R Chambers Ltd. And Cambridge University Press. Thomas G. Beckwith and N. Lewis Buck., Mechanical Measurements.,2009