This data table shows the results of 10 trials measuring a person's reaction time in catching a falling ruler and the height caught. The mean reaction time was 0.618 seconds and the mean height caught was 1.139 meters. A short reflection notes that reaction time improves with more practice as the person becomes more attentive to catching the ruler.
This data table shows the results of 10 trials measuring a person's reaction time in catching a falling ruler and the height caught. The mean reaction time was 0.618 seconds and the mean height caught was 1.139 meters. A short reflection notes that reaction time improves with more practice as the person becomes more attentive to catching the ruler.
This data table shows the results of 10 trials measuring a person's reaction time in catching a falling ruler and the height caught. The mean reaction time was 0.618 seconds and the mean height caught was 1.139 meters. A short reflection notes that reaction time improves with more practice as the person becomes more attentive to catching the ruler.
Height No. of Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4 Trial 5 Trial 6 Trial 7 Trial 8 Trial 9 Trial 10 Mean tries Time 1.02 s 0.56 s 0.53 s 0.49 s 0.52 s 0.53 s 0.48 s 0.53 s 1.01 s 0.51 s 0.618 s (s) Height 1.30 m 1.08 m 1.15 m 1.14 m 1.08 m 1.09 m 1.14 m 1.18 m 1.15 m 1.08 m 1.139 m (m)
1. How did your performance change, if at all?
The ruler falls fast, so you must focus your attention to the ruler in order to catch it. 2. Did your reaction time get faster or slower as you get more used to the ruler drop? Yes, the more I repeat catching the ruler the more attentive I become.