Experiment # 15

Marking Scheme Explained

38.0cm
29.5cm

/
29.4 29.6 29.5
Ensure that the meter rule is vertical and that
the table-tennis ball was held close to the rule
and the eyes were perpendicular to the
reading on the rule. The experiment should be
repeated three times and the average value
noted.
As d is measured
in cm using a metre rule
(which has a least
count of 0.1cm), this value is
noted correct to one decimal
place. Units are also
important.

AS A RULE:
The significance of the
measurement
recorded on the paper
is ALWAYS as accurate
as the smallest scale
division of the
measuring
instrument.
0.5
29.5
100 = 1.69%
1.69%
=
29.50
38.0
= 0.874
0.874
30.0
23.3
=

0.881 0.874
0.881
100 = 0.795%
The results of the experiment indicate that e
is a constant within the limits of experimental
accuracy as the two values of e obtained are
within 10% of each other. Hence the
relationship is valid.
=
23.3
30
= 0.881
Two sets of readings not enough (to draw
valid conclusion)

Parallax (error in measuring h)

Difficult to release without applying a force

Inconsistent bounce
Take several d values and plot
graph/compare e values

Drop many times to refine value of h.

Mechanical method of release/hold ball
against stop

Use flat surface