Ball and ramp controlled study. Problem How does the release distance affect the bounce distance of...

Ball and rampBall and ramp controlled study

ProblemHow does the release distance affect the bounce distance of a golf ball from bounce 1 to bounce 2?

HypothesisI predict the larger release distance of the golf ball will make the ball bounce further from bounce 1 to bounce 2.

variablesThe controlled variables are the ball , angle of the

ramp , and the floor surface. The manipulated variables are the release point

and the distance. The dependent variables is the distance from

bounce 1 to bounce 2.

MaterialsCarbon, paper , googles, golf ball, graph paper, lab report, masking tape, meter tape, Scott towels, 16 D nails, 2 PVC piping.

procedures1draw plan/sketch2 get materials 3put on googles4construct ramp5 put nail in 10cm mark6put down paper towel7place carbon paper on top of paper towel8 drop ball

Possible explanationsThe greater release distance the greater the distance from bounce 1 to bounce 2 because the ball picks up speed and force the greater the release

additional questions #1What happens to the bounce

distance as the release distance increases?

The bounce distance increases when the release distance increases.

Additional questions #2What is another variable that you would like to

manipulate? Write down a problem statement for this new experiment to possibly investigate ?

How far would a bouncy ball travel from bounce 1 to bounce 2

observationsThere is a 43 cm distance between bounce 1 and

bounce 2 for the 10 cm release.There is a 51 cm distance between bounce 1 and

bounce 2 for the 20 cm release.There is a 78 cm distance between bounce 1 and

bounce 2 for the 40 cm release.There is a 99 cm distance from bounce 1 to bounce 2

for the 60 cm releaseThere is a 114 cm distance from bounce 1 to bounce

2 for the 80 cm releaseThere is a 112 cm distance from bounce 1 to bounce

2 for the 85 cm release

conclusionIn conclusion the greater the distance, the

greater the distance from bounce 1 to bounce 2. This is because the golf ball picks up speed and force the higher the release. Although for the 85 cm release the distance between bounce 1 to bounce 2 decreased . This may have been because of a variable we were not aware of.

Thank you