Big and Small: How to Scale an Image
Recommended for grades 9–14.
Introduction
Scaling Images: An object's image size in a photo or video frame is usually not its real size. It is often useful to study physical phenomena using the Logger Pro software to perform a frame-by-frame video analysis of changes an object undergoes.
Objectives
In this activity, you will
- Learn how to choose units and set a scale using Logger Pro so that you can perform quantitative analyses of real physical events.
Software for Experiment
This experiment uses Logger Pro software for video analysis. The video for analysis is included with the lab book.
Standards Correlations
No standards correlations for this experiment.
Included in the Lab Book
Vernier lab books include a CD with word-processing files of the student instructions, essential teacher information, suggested answers, sample data and graphs, and more.