Kinematics Logger Pro Worksheet

Kinematics: Real life video analysis using Logger Pro 3
Name: ___________________________ Class: 15S_________ Date: ______________
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In this exercise, we will be using the software “Logger Pro” to investigate the motion of an object in the following scenarios.
1. An object sliding down an inclined slope.
2. A ball projected at an angle (projectile motion).
3. A cupcake paper holder dropped vertically (air resistance).
There are two worksheets which you need to complete for this exercise.
Worksheet A – to be completed as homework before lab session
Worksheet B – to be completed during the lab session
You will have to hand in both worksheets after the lab session.
Before the lab session:
1. Complete Worksheet A
During the lab session:
You will carry out the lab session in groups of 3 – 5.
Individually, you need to bring:
1. Completed Worksheet A
2. Worksheet B
As a group, you will need to have with you:
1. A school laptop issued to you.
2. At least one smartphone with video recording function. The format of the video file must be playable using QuickTime (example, .mov or .mp4).
3. Make sure you can connect to the school’s Wi-Fi as you will need to send the video to the laptop via email.

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Worksheet A (to be completed as homework prior to lab session)
Scenario 1
An object slides down an inclined slope from rest. The slope is at an angle of θ to the horizontal. +
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inclined slope θ
Based on what you have learnt, answer the following questions. Take upward and rightward as positive.
1. Sketch a graph to show how the horizontal velocity (vx) varies with time (t). vx t
2. Sketch a graph to show how the vertical velocity (vy) varies with time (t). vy t

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3. State an expression for the acceleration of the object along the slope.
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Scenario 2
A ball is projected at an angle and allowed to bounce on the floor 2 - 3 times.
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ball

floor
Based on what you