JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Detailed Analysis of Systematic Errors in the Atwood Machine Experiment: The Effect of the Pulley's Friction on the Uncertainty of the Measurement Results.

  • Published In: Physics Teacher, 2025, v. 63, n. 5. P. 364 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Semiromi, Ebrahim Heidari 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in the Physics Teacher journal analyzes systematic errors in the Atwood machine experiment, focusing on the impact of the pulley's friction on measurement uncertainty. The study demonstrates how controlling sources of errors can improve agreement between measured and theoretical values of velocity and acceleration. By conducting a detailed error analysis, the author highlights the importance of considering systematic errors to enhance the accuracy of experimental results. The research provides valuable insights for physics instructors and students engaging in error analysis of experimental data. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Physics Teacher. 2025/05, Vol. 63, Issue 5, p364
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mathematics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0031-921X
  • DOI:10.1119/5.0211528
  • Accession Number:184885394
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