Help Needed: Calculating Data from a Mass Drop Experiment

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The discussion focuses on calculating data from a mass drop experiment, where speed is measured as a mass is dropped from various heights. The user is familiar with basic calculations but seeks guidance on further analysis. Key suggestions include exploring equations of motion (SUVAT) to derive acceleration, kinetic energy (KE), gravitational potential energy (GPE), force, and work done. Additionally, it is recommended to investigate the relationship between height, speed, and acceleration, and to graph the results for better understanding. This approach will enhance the analysis of the experiment's data.
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heya,

I've been given a set of data and told to do some calulations with it, the data was collected from an experiment where a mass was dropped through a light gate from different heights and the speed was measured.

I have some basic things I know how to do but after that I'm not sure,,

I'd be really grateful if anyone's got any idea's

Thanks
Steph
 
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Have you played around with the equations of motion? (SUVAT)
 
i have calculated velocity thn I am gna get acceleration, ke, gpe, force and work done,, i just wondered whether there was anything else i could include?


thanks
Steph
 
Since you're dropping a mass from different heights and measuring speed, I'd have though one was trying to measure the acceleration due to gravity. You will have to investigate the relationship between height speed and acceleration and graph the results.
 

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