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The document outlines an experiment to investigate how different shapes made from plasticine fall through liquid soap, focusing on which shape falls the fastest. It provides a detailed method for conducting the experiment, recording results, and analyzing the outcomes. Additionally, it prompts students to evaluate their findings and consider improvements for future experiments.

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Streamlined shapes

The document outlines an experiment to investigate how different shapes made from plasticine fall through liquid soap, focusing on which shape falls the fastest. It provides a detailed method for conducting the experiment, recording results, and analyzing the outcomes. Additionally, it prompts students to evaluate their findings and consider improvements for future experiments.

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Unit 3: Forces Name:______________

Streamlined shapes - Which shapes fall the fastest?


Apparatus
• Wallpaper paste • Measuring cylinder
• Large beaker • Plasticine
• Metre rule • Stopwatch Wash your hands after doing the
experiment.

Method
1. Divide your plasticine into six equal pieces.
2. Make four of the pieces into the shapes shown in the results table below.
3. Invent your own shapes for the other two pieces.
4. Draw the shapes you have made on the table.
5. Fill the measuring cylinder with liquid soap near the top.
6. Drop each shape into the liquid soap and time how long it takes to fall.
7. Record your results in the table.
8. Empty the liquid soap into the large beaker.
9. Carefully take out your shapes and pour the liquid soap back into the measuring cylinder.
10. Refill the oil if it has been reduced from the removal of the plasticine.
11. Repeat steps 6 to 10 until you have three sets of readings for each shape.

Recording your results

Shape Time to fall (s) Mean time


to fall (s)
1st measurement 2nd measurement 3rd measurement

Considering your results/conclusions

Which shape fell the fastest?________________________________________________________


Why?___________________________________________________________________________

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Which shape had the best streamlining? _______________________________________________

Why do you think so?

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Evaluation
Why did you need to take three sets of readings?

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Was your test a fair test? Explain your answer.

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How could you improve your experiment if you had time to do it again?

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