Verification of the kinematics relationship

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The discussion focuses on a coursework project investigating the relationship between the distance traveled by a ball bearing rolling down a slope and the time taken. Participants suggest calculating velocity using the kinematics equation d = 1/2 at^2 and emphasize the importance of timing accurately as the ramp distance is varied. They recommend exploring different ramp slopes to understand their effects on the results. However, the coursework restrictions limit further experimental work, necessitating a theoretical analysis based on the initial data collected. The conversation highlights the need for a solid understanding of kinematics to interpret the findings effectively.
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hi, well we've just been given a coursework title of " Investigating how the distance traveled by a ball bearing rolling down a slope affects the time taken" and all I've done so far is come up with a table of results i.e distance and tame taken??
and i was wondering what the best way to go about investigating things furthur is. I am guesing I am gonnna have to work out the velocity first then go from there!
any help is good help thank you


by the way this is A.S physics!


Thank you very much

ALEX!
 
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This investigation is verification of the kinematics relationship:

d = \frac{1}{2}at^2

Take an ramp distance and start timing how long it takes the ball to roll down . Increase or decrease the distance accordingly (don't decrease it so much that you barely have time to time). Also explore the effects of changing the slope of the ramp.
 
we have just been given the results, we are not allowed to do any more experiments as such, so we know have to work out just theory stuff if you get what i mean.

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