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This document outlines an experiment to investigate how different drop heights affect the time it takes a ball to reach the ground. The hypothesis is that if an object is put at a higher area, the time it will take to reach the ground will increase. The independent variable is the drop height, which will be measured from 20cm to 50cm in 10cm intervals. The dependent variable is the time it takes the ball to hit the ground. Controls include using the same ball, measuring heights from the same starting point, and resetting the stopwatch to zero for each trial. Data on drop height and time will be collected over multiple trials and averaged. Results will be analyzed to determine whether they support the hypothesis.

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Lab Report Format

This document outlines an experiment to investigate how different drop heights affect the time it takes a ball to reach the ground. The hypothesis is that if an object is put at a higher area, the time it will take to reach the ground will increase. The independent variable is the drop height, which will be measured from 20cm to 50cm in 10cm intervals. The dependent variable is the time it takes the ball to hit the ground. Controls include using the same ball, measuring heights from the same starting point, and resetting the stopwatch to zero for each trial. Data on drop height and time will be collected over multiple trials and averaged. Results will be analyzed to determine whether they support the hypothesis.

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How Does Heights Affect Time of Falling Object

Research Question:
How do different heights affect the time for a ball to reach the ground?

Hypothesis:
 Null hypothesis
If an object put in a higher area the time it will reach the ground will decrease
 Alternative hypothesis
If an object put in a higher area the time it will reach the ground will increase

Independent Variable:
The independent variable will be the heights of the ball drop point (interval: 10 cm)
1. 20 cm
2. 30 cm
3. 40 cm
4. 50 cm
The heights will be measured using ruler from the table. We will do this 3 times for each variable before
move the other variables.

Dependent Variable:
The dependent variable will be the time the ball hit the ground

Controlled Variables:
- The ball should be the same size and weight on each trial
- The heights will be measured from the same point, the table
- The stopwatch starts from 0 second each trial
These variables should be controlled in order to make the experiment fair

Materials:
- Ruler
- Stopwatch
- 1 Ping pong ball
- Camera for documentary

Safety issues:
This experiment is classified as safe due to the absence of hazardous chemicals or equipment that require
adult’s supervision. Nevertheless, the students still need teacher’s supervision to ensure the experiment
run smoothly and to prevent any unwanted accident.

Procedure:
1. Set up the camera to record the experiment as the evidence
2. Measure 20 cm as the height using ruler from the table surface
3. Place the ball 20 cm above the table surface
4. Release the ball whilst record using the camera
5. Repeat four times for the data collection
6. Repeat the procedure for initial heights 30, 40, 50, and 60 with interval 10 cm
7. Record the data in a table

Data table:
(Use table(s) to present your raw data (data from experiment) and calculation data (mean value). Give
clear information in the head of table including the units. Make sure each table is labeled with a number
so that you might reference it in the text. They should be numbered sequentially.)

Table 1. Relation between heights and time of falling object


Initial height Time / s
h/m Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
±0.2 0.38 0.40 0.40
±0.3 0.53 0.50 0.54
±0.4 0.34 0.41 0.50
±0.5 0.66 0.65 0.71

Table 2. Calculation of the processed data


Initial height Average time
h/m t/s t 2/ s2
±0.2 0.39 0.154
±0.3 0.52 0.273
±0.4 0.56 0.317
±0.5 0.67 0.453

Graph:
Discussion:
(Discuss your graph. Does it straight or curve line. You can discuss the fitness of your data to your
gradient line. You can discuss the relation of variables in x and y axis (proportional or not) and what does
gradient show about?)

Conclusion:
(This is the interpretation of your results. Support your statements with reference to Tables, Graphs and
discussion section. You should conclude with the following:
● A restatement of the research question and the predicted hypothesis,
● A statement of what the results mean, particularly the relationship between the independent and
dependent variable,
● A statement of whether the results support the hypothesis or not; this must be based on the data,
● A brief statement of why this relationship exits (support or not).

Evaluation and Suggestion:


(Key in on that word evaluate. Strengths and weaknesses of the investigation should be identified. Pay
particular sources of error. Be specific about their impact on your results. Finally, you will discuss
realistic and relevant suggestions for improvement and extension of the experiment.)

Reference(s):

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