Measuring Acceleration Due to Gravity: Experiments & Graphs

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on two experiments designed to measure acceleration due to gravity. The first experiment involves a free fall test using a ball dropped from varying heights, where the formula s=ut + 0.5at² is applied to calculate acceleration. The second experiment utilizes a trolley and ticker tape timer to measure acceleration with different masses. Participants seek guidance on how to graph their results effectively, particularly regarding the variables and constants involved in their experiments.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of kinematic equations, specifically s=ut + 0.5at²
  • Familiarity with graphing techniques in physics
  • Basic knowledge of experimental design and variable identification
  • Experience with ticker tape timers and pulley systems
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to plot graphs for free fall experiments, focusing on height vs. time
  • Learn about graphing acceleration vs. mass for experiments involving trolleys
  • Explore the concept of independent and dependent variables in physics experiments
  • Investigate the impact of varying heights on the results of free fall experiments
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Physics students, educators conducting experiments on gravity, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of motion and acceleration.

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Hey, i got to do 2 experiements for physics to measure acceleraetion due to gravity,
i did free fall experiment, dropping a ball from a certain hieght and measuring time n using the s=ut +.5 a t^2 forumula to get a
and i need to graph this but i do not know what the two things i shot plot
maybe the hieght and time?
also i droped it from 2 hieghts should i need to do it more?
do i need to plot 2 graphs?

also the second experiment i did was da 1 where u have the trolley n ticky tape timer n the tape is attached to da trolley n a string on other side is attached to the trolley and the string is over a pulley n attached to a mass
i did it with 3 different mass and repeated it twice with each mass
so how would i graph this experiment?, do i need three graphs?, please help
thanks.
 
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UnD said:
Hey, i got to do 2 experiements for physics to measure acceleraetion due to gravity,
i did free fall experiment, dropping a ball from a certain hieght and measuring time n using the s=ut +.5 a t^2 forumula to get a
and i need to graph this but i do not know what the two things i shot plot
maybe the hieght and time?
also i droped it from 2 hieghts should i need to do it more?
do i need to plot 2 graphs?



concerning the graph, you should think, in the s=ut+0.5at^2 equation, which are the constants and which are the variables?
 

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