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Projectiles
Aim: IB Criteria Assessed
To calculate the initial horizontal take off velocity of an object Data Collection and Processing,
that is allowed to fall after being released from a ramp. Conclusion and Evaluation
Criteria Aspect Level
Method: assessed 1 2 3 awarded
1. Set up the apparatus as shown below. D
2. Place the wooden board in the vertical position so that it is
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touching the bottom of the ramp.
3. Release the ball bearing from height h so that it accelerates CE
down the ramp and makes a mark on carbon paper attached to
the wooden board.
4. Move the wooden board away from the ramp by a small distance (sx) and release the ball once
again.
5. Repeat for 6 to 8 distances of sx.
Diagram:
sx = horizontal distance.
sy = vertical distance.
sx