Introduction
Imagine a pool ball rolling briskly along on a flat, level track for a distance of less than a meter.
Objectives
In this activity, you will
- Predict what a graph of the ball’s position vs. time (or x vs. t) will look like.
- Use Logger Pro video analysis tools to analyze a digital video clip of a rolling ball to test your prediction and find the speed of the ball as a function of time.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #1 of Physics with Video Analysis. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
