Time to fall.
applied
Drop an object from various heights and plot height versus time to fall.
Introduction
Extension: Research linearising quadratics (log-log graphs). Can you apply the method? What is the relationship between the height and the time it takes to fall? Use calculus to determine the velocity of a falling object and relate it to real-life scenarios with air resistance.
Guiding Questions
- How could improve the accuracy of the experiment?
- What curve do you expect?
- How could you transform a parent function to fit your curve?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Physics
Quadratic Functions
Kinematics
Gravity