9-30-08

Andrew Kelly September 30, 2008

As the class entered the classroom they found their seats and Mr. Manning started to explain the daily question. The regular students who arrive late found their seats and realized today was not a normal Tuesday. This Tuesday was an early dismissal day. This means each class is short and results in a happier student. As Mr. Manning wrapped up the daily question the class split into their lab groupr to finish their Static Equilibrium Lab. After completing the lab they were to complete a post lab. One question that stumped many of the student in the first period physics class was question number five. This questions asked, How much does Burl weigh?

This was the chart given to the students on the post lab. To find the answer to the question you take the weigh of scale 1 when Burl was on the far right side which would be 100 centimeters. Scale 1 read 40.2 You take this number because when Burl is on the right side the left scale is only reading the weight of the ruler. You take 40.2 and double it because scale 1 is only reading half of the weight. You take 80.4 and subtract it from the total weight 278.7 to find the answer 198.5. This number of 198.5 is the weight of Burl. As the students wrapped up their post labs they were reminded of their test the next day for a whooping 18 points. Also due the next day would be their Chapter 2 review packets. The bell rang to end the 29 minute class and the students filled out of the classroom as Mr. Manning stood at the door with a smile on his face wishing everyone a good day.
 * Position (cm) || Scale 1 (lbs) || Scale 2 (lbs) || Scale 1 + Scale 2 (lbs) ||
 * 0 || 237.4 || 41.5 || 278.9 ||
 * 10 || 223.3 || 55.7 || 279.0 ||
 * 20 || 205.5 || 73.4 || 278.9 ||
 * 30 || 185.3 || 93.4 || 278.7 ||
 * 40 || 164.2 || 114.7 || 278.9 ||
 * 50 || 141.2 || 136.8 || 278.0 ||
 * 60 || 120.0 || 158.7 || 278.7 ||
 * 70 || 99.5 || 179.2 || 278.7 ||
 * 80 || 79.2 || 199.5 || 278.7 ||
 * 90 || 57.9 || 220.7 || 278.6 ||
 * 100 || 40.2 || 238.5 || 278.7 ||