Rubric for L103

Item Points Possible
Title, goal, author's and partners' names given 1
Theory of the experiment is presented 3
List of apparatus is provided 1
Data table is complete with entries and labels; measurements of angle are made to appropriate precision and accuracy 5
Sample calculation of elapsed time, starting with formula, is given 1
Graph attributes: axes are labeled with physics names and units, graph is titled appropriately, decimal-based scales are used 4
Data points are plotted accurately and indicated clearly; best line of fit is drawn through data; origin is not included 4
Two points for slope are selected far apart on line; coordinates are read accurately from graph and written beside the corresponding points 2
Calculation of slope is shown, starting with formula 1
Matching table is complete and correct 2
Equation of line of best fit is given correctly 1
Error analysis is completed 7
Application is presented clearly 5
Conclusion summarizes what you did and what you found out 3
Possible points aren't assigned for the following, but points may be deducted from the total for any of the following:

Improper data recording techniques
Mistakes in calculations
Missing units
Incorrect significant figures
Disorganized report, missing labels, unclear or incorrect English

 
Total 40
 

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