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Change in speed: Rolling ball experiment

 

Here is the table to record the data for the experiment. Repeat the experiment as many times as needed so that you have recorded the time for each segment of 30 cm in at least four different runs.

 

Segment

Time t for
1st run (s)

Time t for
2nd run (s)

Time t for
3rd run (s)

Time t for
4th run (s)

Average time (s)

Average Speed (cm/s)

0-30 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

30-60 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

60-90 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

90-120 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

120-150 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 7.7: Rolling Ball Experiment

Please reflect on the following questions and record your comments in your notebook;

1. Was it easy to record the time?

2. Was the error manageable or high?

3. Does the speed of the ball change with time?

Do not forget to fill in your reflections in the assessment box given below;
 



 


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