Higher Physics
Mechanics - Activity 7
Equations of Motion
Aim -
To calculate the acceleration due to gravity using s = ut +1/2 at
2
Instructions
Use the rule to measure the distance between the bottom of the ball and the trapdoor
Release the ball 5 times and find the average time it takes to reach the trapdoor
Use the equation
s = ut +1/2 at
2
to calculate the acceleration due to gravity
Estimate the uncertainty in your answer
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