Extension s

1.

Using the Quadratic fit:

4.7443

1.0612

8.3626e-06

When applied to the formula:

Y= Ay' - Bx+ C

s=uti-I,gt2
2

Where x = t,
A= g
B=u
C=s
igt2= Ax2
2

Hence to find g,

g=2*A

g=2*4.7443
:1=9.4886

9.5 m/s=

2
After examining the displayed acceleration vs time graph it was noted that the
acceleration did not vary as much as it first appeared.
3
Dropping the picket fence from a higher position would result in a higher initial
velocity as the picket fence would have more time to accelerate.
4

Throwing the picket fence downwards and letting it go before it enters the

photogate would result in a higher initial velocity due to an external force being applied.
Throwing the picket fence upwards would result in producing a negative value for the
acceleration as it travels in the opposite direction for a very short period of time.
5
Velocity and acceleration are directly proportional to each other hence as one
increases so does the other and vice versa. Adding air resistance to the lab would change both the
acceleration and velocity of the nickel fence The velocity would he decreased as air resistance or