Which object falls faster a heavy object or
Which object falls faster, a heavy object or a light object? Explain your answer.
Objective You will be able to identify the characteristics of freely falling objects by performing the experiment on free fall.
As you will perform the experiment… You should be able to gather data with at most accuracy. You should be able to complete the experiment write up. You should be able to identify objects that undergo free fall.
II. Introduction to the Free Fall Activity There should be at least 4 members of each group Role of each member of the group: demonstrator, secretary, 2 or more observers, supply officer Show by demonstration how the demonstrator should perform the activity
Data Table Materials a) 2 pcs crumpled paper b) 1 crumpled paper and 1 uncrumpled paper c) 1 pencil and 1 crumpled paper d) A ball and a uncrumpled paper e) A ball and a pencil f) A ball and a crumpled paper g) 2 books (one on each palm) h) 3 books (2 on 1 palm and 1 on the other palm) Reaches the Floor (the same time, different time) Speed (increasing, decreasing, constant)
Data Collection Grading Rubric 1 Indicators/Group 1) Collect all appropriate data. 2) Members stay intact as a group. (No one is moving around/to another group) 3) Members work quietly and harmoniously. (Each member performs his/her role, no talking too loud, no yelling, no profanity, no eating, etc) 4) No electronic devices seen. 5) Materials are handled carefully and used appropriately. (No playing with the materials like the ball) Total Score 2 3 4 5
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