Gravity - Ball Drop Lab

#1 Draw a picture of the lab #2 Explain the lab in your own words.

DO NOT MOVE ON UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED OFF

THE PICTURE AND EXPLANATION
Formulas and useful information
𝟏 𝟐
𝒂 = 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎 𝒎/𝒔𝟐 𝒙= 𝒂𝒕 𝒗 = 𝒂𝒕
𝟐

#3 Data Collection #4 Impact Velocity

Only collect data from trial 1. After finding the height of How fast was the hacky sack traveling when
the railing, check your answer. If it is wrong collect data it hit the ground?
for trial 2. Repeat the process until you are correct. speed =
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4
t1 (s) #5 Conclusion
t2 (s) Why is it a good idea to record multiple
times?
t3 (s)
t4 (s)
What adjustments did you make while
t5 (s) collecting times?
Average
Time(s)
What would you change to eliminate
Calculated error and how would it help?
height of
railing(m)
Were you surprised by the height of the
Measured railing or the speed of the hacky sack?
Why or why not?
height of
railing(m)