Calculating Average Acceleration This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
• use real-world data captured on video, make observations, analyze data, and communicate your results in written form
• apply mathematical and scientific tools and knowledge to analyze real-world situations
• employ online tools for research and analysis
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a
brief evaluation of your work
Activity
In this activity you will use Tracker to observe the downward acceleration of a ball as it falls. Open the ball drop 1 e experiment and play() the
video
Part A
Now rewind the video and step forward lone frame at a time. Notice how the values for each frame are highlighted on the data table and
the graphs. Describe and explain your visual observation of the ball falling