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Hey i am doing an experiment for a school physics assignment on projectile motion. I have three variables which i want to change so i can see how i can obtain a maximum range (distance). I have chosen mass of projectile, angle of launch and initial velocity of mass as my three variable.
My problem is that i have not been able to come up with a way to measure the initial velocity. My experimental setup at the moment is; small mass, rolls down ramp to a small inclined "jump" and then gets projected out and travels a certain distance. Is there some device that will help me measure the initial velocity or can i calculate it by conservation of energy (PEg to KE).
Any input will be awesome
TY
My problem is that i have not been able to come up with a way to measure the initial velocity. My experimental setup at the moment is; small mass, rolls down ramp to a small inclined "jump" and then gets projected out and travels a certain distance. Is there some device that will help me measure the initial velocity or can i calculate it by conservation of energy (PEg to KE).
Any input will be awesome
TY