Today we did a simple exercise to determine if dropping a ball from increasing heights affects the speed at which it travels.

We dropped a ball from a height of 1 meter and timed how long it took to reach the floor, repeating this measurement 5 times. Then we increased the height by .5 meters and repeated the 5 measurements. We continued to do this to a height of 2.5 meters.

Data was collect in a table and calculations of mean time and speed made. Data was to be graphed and the acceleration determined.

This was easy and hopefully fun. Be ready to discuss your results tomorrow.