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The document outlines an experiment to determine the height of a building using free fall principles. It includes objectives, required materials, a detailed procedure for conducting the experiment, and data analysis guidelines. Additionally, it poses guide questions to encourage critical thinking about the experiment's accuracy and variables.

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Free Fall Activity

The document outlines an experiment to determine the height of a building using free fall principles. It includes objectives, required materials, a detailed procedure for conducting the experiment, and data analysis guidelines. Additionally, it poses guide questions to encourage critical thinking about the experiment's accuracy and variables.

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Experiment 1.

1
Free Fall: Determining the Height of a Building

Free fall is the motion of an object under the influence of gravitational force only. The acceleration due to
gravity
(g) is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth. When an object is in free fall, its motion can be described by the following
equation: dy= ½ gt2

I. Objective:
 Use the principles of free fall to calculate the height of a building by measuring the time it takes for an object
to fall from a known height.

II. Materials Needed:


 Stopwatch  Measuring tape or ruler
 Small, dense object (ex. a metal ball)  Calculator

III. Procedure:
1. Select a Safe Drop Zone:
Choose a building or structure with a known height from which it is safe to drop an object. Ensure the area below
is clear of people and obstacles.
2. Measure the Drop Height:
Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure the height from which the object will be dropped. Record this height.
3. Conduct the Drop:
Hold the object at the measured height and release it without giving it any initial velocity. Use the
stopwatch to measure the time it takes for the object to hit the ground. Record the time in your notebook.
4. Repeat the Experiment:
To ensure accuracy, repeat the drop at least three times and record the times. Calculate the average time of the
drops.
5. Calculate the Height:
Use the average time and the free fall equation to calculate the height of the building.
6. Compare Results:
Compare the calculated height with the measured height to check for accuracy. Discuss any discrepancies and
possible sources of error.

IV. Data Analysis


Time(S) Average Time (s) Measured Height of Calculated Height
Building
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3

V. Guide Questions:
1. What factors could affect the accuracy of your measurements?
2. How does air resistance impact the motion of the falling object?
3. Why is it important to repeat the experiment multiple times?
4. How would the results differ if the experiment were conducted on a different planet with a
different gravitational acceleration?

VI. Conclusion

VII. Documentation

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