Introductory Physics Labs with Smartphones

Modern smartphones are equipped with sensors that can accurately and precisely measure various physical quantities. The data acquired from these sensors allows for a novel approach to introductory physics labs which might otherwise be infeasible with single-use equipment manufactured for specific experiments. At Fresno State, we have incorporated some of these experiments as part of our standard laboratory curriculum. In this presentation, I will discuss one of these experiments and the merits of utilizing smartphones for introductory labs.