Measuring "g" - Time of Fall Method
Data, Calculations, Conclusions
Distance fallen, d = ________ meters
Trial # |
Time of fall, t (seconds) |
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Average time tave = __________ seconds
My calculated value of "g" = _______ m/s2.
The difference between my value of "g" and the accepted value, 9.81 m/s2 = __________ m/s2
My percent of difference = _________ %
The difference between the class' value of "g" and the accepted value, 9.81 m/s2 = __________ m/s2
The class' percent of difference = _________ %
1. Well, are you convinced that the acceleration due to gravity on Earth is about 10 m/s2?
2. What do you think caused the most error in your lab? Do NOT say "human error" - be specific!
last update August 27, 2009 by JL Stanbrough