Introduction

Do you ever wonder if trucks would roll down a hill faster when they have a full load or when they are empty? This activity will help you test a truck on a downhill ramp. You will discover whether the truck goes faster when it is lighter or as you add weight to its load.

Objectives

In this activity, you will

  • Use Go! Motion to measure the time it takes a truck to go down a ramp.
  • Predict what will happen as you add weight to the truck.