This experiment is one of my favorites in this acceleration series, because it clearly shows you what acceleration looks like.
The materials you need is are:
- a hard, smooth ball (a golf ball, racket ball, pool ball, soccer ball, etc.)
- tape or chalk
- a slightly sloping driveway (you can also use a board for a ramp that’s propped up on one end)
For advanced students, you will also need: a timer or stopwatch, pencil, paper, measuring tape or yard stick, and this printout.
Grab a friend to help you out with this experiment – it’s a lot easier with two people.
Are you ready to get started really discovering what acceleration is all about?
Here’s what you do:
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