the Maximum Height of the bounce of a ping pong ball
The Maximum Height of the bounce of a ping pong ball
Introduction
This experiment,is an investigation into the maximum height of the bounce of a ping pong ball when it is first released.This is because of the unpredictability of the bounce not always reaching the same height.This we can assume their are many factors effecting the bounce of the ping pong ball.The following experiment will determine how different surfaces on which a ping pong ball is released affects the height of the first bounce.
Research question
How does the surface on which a ping pong ball bounces affect its maximum height of first bounce, provided other factors are kept constant?
Factors which affect the height of the first bounce
The gravitational potential energy & kinetic energy of the ping pong ball.
The surface on which it bounces.
The initial height of release.
The dimensions of the surface on which it bounces.
The angle of projection.
The speed of projection.
The Temperature of the ball.
The pressure within the ball.
The Room conditions of which each surface is placed (Room temperature ,wind speed etc..)
The force at which the ball is released.
The acceleration due to gravity.
The density of the the atmosphere within that area.
The type,size,weight,mass,density and volume of the ping pong ball.
Variables
Independent variable
The Surface on which the ping pong ball bounces, material which the surface is made out of.
Dependent variable
Maximum height achieved with the first bounce.
Controlled variables
The Initial Height of release.
The gravitational potential energy & kinetic energy of the ping pong ball.
The dimensions of the surface on which it bounces.
Angle of projection.
Speed of projection.
The type,size,weight,mass,density and volume of the ping pong ball.
Temperature and pressure of the ball. The Room conditions of which each surface is placed (Room temperature ,wind speed etc..)
The force with which the ball is released.
The
Introduction
This experiment,is an investigation into the maximum height of the bounce of a ping pong ball when it is first released.This is because of the unpredictability of the bounce not always reaching the same height.This we can assume their are many factors effecting the bounce of the ping pong ball.The following experiment will determine how different surfaces on which a ping pong ball is released affects the height of the first bounce.
Research question
How does the surface on which a ping pong ball bounces affect its maximum height of first bounce, provided other factors are kept constant?
Factors which affect the height of the first bounce
The gravitational potential energy & kinetic energy of the ping pong ball.
The surface on which it bounces.
The initial height of release.
The dimensions of the surface on which it bounces.
The angle of projection.
The speed of projection.
The Temperature of the ball.
The pressure within the ball.
The Room conditions of which each surface is placed (Room temperature ,wind speed etc..)
The force at which the ball is released.
The acceleration due to gravity.
The density of the the atmosphere within that area.
The type,size,weight,mass,density and volume of the ping pong ball.
Variables
Independent variable
The Surface on which the ping pong ball bounces, material which the surface is made out of.
Dependent variable
Maximum height achieved with the first bounce.
Controlled variables
The Initial Height of release.
The gravitational potential energy & kinetic energy of the ping pong ball.
The dimensions of the surface on which it bounces.
Angle of projection.
Speed of projection.
The type,size,weight,mass,density and volume of the ping pong ball.
Temperature and pressure of the ball. The Room conditions of which each surface is placed (Room temperature ,wind speed etc..)
The force with which the ball is released.
The
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