Lab: Motion Answers

In this experiment, the [___] was intentionally manipulated. This was the independent variable.

speed of the carheight of the trackdistance traveled

What is the range of times measured for this checkpoint? [___] seconds

What is the fastest time trial for the first quarter checkpoint? [___] seconds

Acceleration: [___]

Based on the time measurements in the table, what can be said about the speed of the car on the lower track as compared to the higher track? [___]

In which digit is there the least amount of confidence? [___]

The cars on the higher track travel [___] the cars on the lower track, in the same time.

Which of the cars is speeding up? [___]

[___] hours

What is the slowest time trial for the first quarter checkpoint? [___] seconds

Velocity: [___]

How can the reasoning for the above answer be best explained? On the higher track, the elapsed time is [___].

How many significant figures does this measurement have? [___]

This means that the cars on the higher track have a [___] average speed than those on the lower track.

Which of the cars is slowing down? [___]

[___] km/hr

Distance: [___]

[___]

This is demonstrated by the [___] of the higher track line being greater than the slope of the lower track line.