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Physics
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PURPOSE:
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HYPOTHESIS:
<Put your hypothesis into this space, or you may choose a
hypothesis from below>
Ex #1
If the egg is placed in a padded container, then it will not
break when it is dropped from the roof.
Ex #2
If a parachute is attached to the egg, then it will not break
when it is dropped from the roof.
MATERIALS:
<List the materials needed to build your structure (BULLET POINTS).
Be sure to include the quantity needed. >
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PROCEDURE:
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observations), and clean up. If you did any trail runs, include them. Attach a
diagram of your device to this packet when you turn it in.>
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Picture (to accompany procedure section)
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DATA COLLECTION:
Before:
Length of device
Width
Height
Mass
Distance that the object will fall
During:
Time of Descent
How did it fall?
Sound of impact
What occurred at impact?
After:
Describe the condition of the device.
Describe the condition of the egg.
Calculations:
Calculate the potential energy of the
container just before it was released.
INCLUDE THE FORMULA
Calculate the velocity it was traveling
when it hit the floor
Calculate the momentum of your
container when it hit the ground
Calculate the kinetic energy of the
container when it hit the ground
Calculate the force it hit with the
ground with
ANALYSIS: <This section is to indicate significant patterns and interpret the
data. –cite specific data to support.>
1. Why did the egg break or why did it not break?
2. What patterns can be identified? ____________________________________
Group analysis:
Total attempted: ________ successful: ________ failed: ________ % successful ________
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CONCLUSION:
<Using complete sentences, write conclusion for this experiment.>
It was expected that…<refer back to the hypothesis-do not copy!>
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It was observed <support with relevant data (only)>
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Therefore <refer back to purpose>
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EXTENSION:
<Design Flaws/ Experimental Error>:
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<Suggestions for further experimentation>
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<Practical Applications/Real World Uses>
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<Did anything surprise you?>
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<What would you do differently next time?>
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<Suggestions for improving the lab for next year’s class>
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