Fysiikan laboratoriotyötLaajuus (3 op)

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Laboratory exercises and experiments are carried out by students working in small groups. Both traditional and computer based measurement systems are used. Students are also taught mathematical methods for analyzing data. In many experiments computers are applied for data collection, analysis and graphical display of data. Basic concepts of error analysis and uncertainty estimation are introduced. Students write reports including descriptions of the experimental arrangements and observations, data analysis, final results and uncertainty estimates.



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The following lists typical topics that may be chosen as lab experiments.
Some 8-10 topics will be chosen.


Calibration of sensors, computer based measurement system
Motion sensor measurements for determination of friction coefficients
Force sensor measurements for determination of friction coefficients
Harmonic motion
Damped oscillation
Conservation of linear momentum
Acceleration sensor measurements for studying lift motion
Acceleration sensor measurements for studying motion on trampoline
Ohm’s law and simple DC circuit
Speed of sound in air
Interference of waves, beats and the spectrum of sound
Diffraction of light