Setting up the Photogate
Quadratic Calculator
Flight of the Ball Lab
*Please do not dribble or toss the ball.
*Use a distance of 2 meters on the table to determine the ball's horizontal velocity.
*Students can use the video app on their ipads to determine where the ball actually lands.
*Use a distance of 2 meters on the table to determine the ball's horizontal velocity.
*Students can use the video app on their ipads to determine where the ball actually lands.
Close Reading
Read the report below and summarize the main points in paragraph form.
*One double spaced page or 500 word minimum.
*One double spaced page or 500 word minimum.
PHET Projectile Motion WS 1
*Range is the horizontal distance traveled (aka delta X).
*Make certain that the cannon is on the ground with height 0 meters by changing to 'Lab' mode.
*Verify that complementary angles (angles that add to 90 degrees) produce the same range.
*Make certain that the cannon is on the ground with height 0 meters by changing to 'Lab' mode.
*Verify that complementary angles (angles that add to 90 degrees) produce the same range.
Additional PHET Projectile Motion Worksheets
Angry Birds Lab
Use Logger Pro 3.12 Beta; do not use versions 3.8.6 or 3.9
Be sure that files are in mp4 format, not avi format
Remember to set scale as 1 meter for the longest beam!
Share a computer and work in groups of 2-3, but turn in your own document.
Be sure that files are in mp4 format, not avi format
Remember to set scale as 1 meter for the longest beam!
Share a computer and work in groups of 2-3, but turn in your own document.
Central Question of the Lab:
What is the acceleration of gravity for the red angry bird?
Download the first red bird video file from the link below.
Start by analyzing a video file of the red angry bird and, if there is time, you may analyze other color birds.
What is the acceleration of gravity for the red angry bird?
Download the first red bird video file from the link below.
Start by analyzing a video file of the red angry bird and, if there is time, you may analyze other color birds.
Do NOT complete WS 2 unless instructed to do so.
Projectile Motion Video Analysis Lab
Hang Time Lab
*Be mindful of safety. Make sure the area is clear before you jump. If you are not wearing tennis shoes, remove them before jumping. If you are not comfortable jumping, let the instructor know.
*Students should make a loop with the tape so it is easier to take it down from the wall.
*Students should make a loop with the tape so it is easier to take it down from the wall.
Dart Pistol Lab
Materials: dart, dart pistol, meter stick, protractor
*Pick up your materials when you are outside.
*Write down the number of your pistol at the top of your lab document.
*Be sure that the dart lands and takes off at the same height (e.g. the ground) for page 2 calculations.
Rules:
1. Do not shoot the darts in the direction of the fence.
2. Do not shoot darts at your classmates.
3. Do not drag meter sticks on the ground. Pace your distances!
4. Failure to abide by the above rules may result in a zero on the lab.
*Pick up your materials when you are outside.
*Write down the number of your pistol at the top of your lab document.
*Be sure that the dart lands and takes off at the same height (e.g. the ground) for page 2 calculations.
Rules:
1. Do not shoot the darts in the direction of the fence.
2. Do not shoot darts at your classmates.
3. Do not drag meter sticks on the ground. Pace your distances!
4. Failure to abide by the above rules may result in a zero on the lab.
Hot Wheels Jump Lab
*Students do not need to complete #6, #7, or calculate percent error. Students can instead write 'successful', 'close' or 'not successful'. The instructor should be present when testing your prediction.
*Make certain that the photogate captures the entire length of the car. This is especially important for low profile cars. The launch velocity of the car should be between 1.0 to 2.5 m/s. Round to the first decimal place.
*Students may use extra lengths of track, but they should return them when the lab is complete.
*Students may use the compass app on their iphones to find the launch angle. The angle does NOT need to be 30 to 40 degrees as stated on the worksheet.
*Make certain that the photogate captures the entire length of the car. This is especially important for low profile cars. The launch velocity of the car should be between 1.0 to 2.5 m/s. Round to the first decimal place.
*Students may use extra lengths of track, but they should return them when the lab is complete.
*Students may use the compass app on their iphones to find the launch angle. The angle does NOT need to be 30 to 40 degrees as stated on the worksheet.
Hot Wheels Impact Speed Lab
Toy Airplane Drop
See Packet C1 Page 11 for Toy Plane Drop Worksheet.
World Series and Hockey Activity
Sherlock Jumps
Rail Gun Demonstration
*Play the transformers video clip mute.
Speed Bus Jump Activity
Falling Monkey/Hunter Lab
Objective: Design and create an apparatus that demonstrates the independence of the vertical and horizontal velocities of a projectile.
Keep in mind:
1. Safety the #1 priority. Do not point the projectile launcher at yourself or anyone else. Keep the launcher unloaded and released until we begin testing the apparatus.
2. Mr. Barker must approve your design before you begin creating the apparatus.
3. You may use materials from home or in the classroom. *Ask Mr. Barker's permission before using classroom items. *There is no need to spend money on outside materials.
4. We will use slow motion video capture to verify the success or failure of the apparatus.
Keep in mind:
1. Safety the #1 priority. Do not point the projectile launcher at yourself or anyone else. Keep the launcher unloaded and released until we begin testing the apparatus.
2. Mr. Barker must approve your design before you begin creating the apparatus.
3. You may use materials from home or in the classroom. *Ask Mr. Barker's permission before using classroom items. *There is no need to spend money on outside materials.
4. We will use slow motion video capture to verify the success or failure of the apparatus.