Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Terminal Velocity
Experiment #6 from Vernier Video Analysis: Motion and Sports
In this experiment, you will
- Use video analysis techniques to obtain position, velocity, and time data for a falling object that experiences significant air drag.
- Analyze a velocity vs. time graph for evidence that the object has reached terminal velocity.
- Evaluate the Fdrag = –bv model for air drag force.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Physics
- Theme
- A Space, time and motion
- Topic
- A.1 Kinematics
- Level
- Standard level and higher level
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