Question: How does an object fall when the only downward force is gravity?

Variables IV *(MV) Levels of MV EC DV *(RV) CVs VMs # of paper clips 5 intervals Time Height, Filter Drop it straight , straight string, Same position

Procedures 1. Have someone hold string above head 2. Have 2nd person hold the coffee filter level with the upright string and a 3rd person ready with a stopwatch 3. When the 2nd person drops the filter, the 3rd person starts the stop watch and stops when the filters hits the ground 4. Record time

5. Add 5 paper clips each time and repeat steps 1-3

Data

Number of Paper Clips

Time to Fall to Ground

Analysis

Conclusion