03 Free Fall (Report Document)
03 Free Fall (Report Document)
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Communication
Aim: [1 point]
Question 2: [1 points] Starting with the equation of distance as a function of time for a freely
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falling object 𝒚(𝒕) = 𝒚𝒊 + 𝒗𝒚𝒊 𝒕 + 𝒈𝒕𝟐 , show how this equation leads to the formula
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𝒚(𝒕) = 𝒈𝒕𝟐 as described in the lab work
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Question 3: [1 points] Suppose you hold an object motionless about 1.5 meter above the
ground and then let it fall to the ground without interference. About how long does it take to
hit the ground? Use the kinematic equations to make your calculations
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Interpersonal Skills
For each trial, measure the vertical distance (by meter stick or measuring tape) between
smart gate and receptor pad, then record your results for 5 different distances.
Vertical distance
Time
Select your data between Measure the time 3 times
1.2 m (as a minimum number)
to Record the time as appears in the smart timer
1.8 m (as a maximum number)
Trial # 𝒚(𝒎) 𝒕𝟏 (𝒔) 𝒕𝟐 (𝒔) 𝒕𝟑 (𝒔) 𝒕 (𝒔) ( 𝒕̅ )𝟐 (𝒔)
4
1 296M 0.35823 0.3873 0.4299 0.3998 0.1598
S s s 52
5
7 468 m 0.4965045,240.4613 0.4567 0.2086
52
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Part C: Answer all the following questions
b) What is the value of the slope as seen on this graph? [0.25 Point]
M 2.9721
c) What is the theoretical value of the acceleration due to gravity? [0.25 Point]
9 8m12
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d) What is the experimental value for the acceleration due to gravity calculated using
the slope of your graph? Show your work [1 Point]
g 2x m
9 5.9mls
e) Why are your theoretical values not exactly the same as your experimental results?
What could be the possible errors? [0.5 Point]
Question 5: [1 point] what is the percent error in the values of (g) calculated?
100 39.81
1 81
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Knowledge
Question 6: Answer the following questions [2 point]
2) If we use plus and minus signs to indicate the directions of velocity and acceleration in a one-
dimension motion of an object, in which of the following situations does the object speed up?
A. positive velocity and negative acceleration
B. negative velocity and positive acceleration
C. positive velocity and zero acceleration
D. positive velocity and positive acceleration
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