Physics's Lab report question?

Question

Has anyone done the lab experiment on Two dimensional Kinematics? The experiment was a frictionless table that was inclined and we had to give the puck a push (accelerate it) and record the motion of the puck. However, now we have to analyze the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile. Any suggstions what I can include in my Introduction, I am not sure what the purpose of this lab is?
Please help.Thanks.

Answer 1

Dear Miss Jul,
You say the frictionless table was inclined but you had to give the Puck a push.

I assume you pushed it 'uphill'. it came to rest and then returned to your hand.
You don't say what measurements you took. Perhaps yo can add them to your Question once you receive this.

The Kinematic Equations you are investigating are:
v = u + at
s = ut + 0.5*a*t^2
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
etc.

These are all VECTOR QUANTITIES so you can resolve them in two perpendicular components:
1) Vertical and Horizontal Directions
OR
2) Parallel and perpendicular to the Track
It is your choice.

I hope this gets you started.