Experiment Number #1

Motion

Tabanao, Matthew Ira L.

BCH1-1

Group Number #3 2nd Batch

Engr. Tibayan and Ms. Ilano

Date Submitted
05/15/19

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Developing

Satisfactory
Neatness and Organization 6 4 3 2
Cover Page 4 3 2 1
Abstract 12 9 6 3
Introduction 8 6 4 2
Procedure 8 6 4 2
Data and Results 4 3 2 1
Interpretation of Data and Results 16 12 8 4
Conclusion 8 6 4 2
References 4 3 2 1

TOTAL _______ / 70
 ABSTRACT

The purpose of this experiment is to explore the mathematics behind projectile motion and
free fall motion. A ball with known, different initial velocities will be projected from a known height.
Measurements of the travelled distance will be taken, and conclusions correlating
experimental results with known formulas will be drawn.

INTRODUCTION
SCHEMATIC PROCEDURE

A. Projectile Motion

Set Up the
Apparatus.

Drop Picket Fence through the Photogate Head.

Record data using Xplorer GLX.

Do five trials

Compute Percent Error.

B. Projectile Motion

Set Up the
Apparatus.

Insert plastic ball in projectile Launcher.

Run timing program of the Xplorer GLX.

Place a meter tape on floor.

Fire launcher five times.

Calculate horizontal and vertical displacement.

Record Data

Calculate Percent Difference.

DATA AND RESULTS

A. Free Fall Motion

Tria Vertical Displacement Velocity (m/s) Acceleration due to

gravity(m/s2)
1 0.30 2.45 10.00
2 0.30 2.40 9.60
3 0.25 2.23 9.95
4 0.30 2.44 9.92
5 0.30 2.47 10.17
Experimental Acceleration due to Gravity, g average: 9.93 m/s2

Theoretical Value g: 9.80 m/s2

Percentage Error: 1.3%

B. Projectile Motion

Trial tGLX vGLX ymeasured ycalculated xmeasured xcalculated

1 0.718220 3.07 1.15 1.05 1.80 1.64
2 0.1719908 3.11 1.15 1.04 1.81 1.66
3 0.719908 3.11 1.15 1.03 1.81 1.67
4 0.718970 3.10 1.15 1.04 1.82 1.67
5 0.722402 3.11 1.15 1.05 1.82 1.67
Average 1.15 1.042 1.806 1.66
Percent 9.85% 8.42%
Difference

INTERPRETATION OF DATA AND RESULTS

CONCLUSION
REFERENCES