You can Investigate the Motion of a Toy Car on a Ramp Flashcards
1
Q
Look at the apparatus set up on page 5
A
Ok
2
Q
Why do you mark a line on the ramp?
A
To make sure the car starts from the same point each time
3
Q
Why do you need to measure the distance between each light gate?
A
To find the cars average speed
4
Q
When do you let go of the car?
A
Just before the light gates so it starts to oll down the slope
5
Q
What happens when the passes through each light gate?
A
A beam of light is broken and a time is recorded by data-logging software
6
Q
What do you get an average time for and how?
A
Time it takes for the car to reach each light gate
Repeat this experiment
7
Q
How can you find the average speed of car on ramp and runway?
A
Use these times and the distances between light gates
