Constant Forward Force
Definitions:
- Force: A push or a pull on an object
- Forward Force: A push or a pull in the SAME direction that the object is moving
Hypothesis:
Scenario 1: What will happen to the speed of the ball if Mr. Ozeni gives the ball a constant forward force with the blow dryer? Why?
It will speed up because the ball will gain speed from the initial forward force, and as it moves the constant force allows it to increase in velocity because the object is constantly being given more force.
Results:
Metal Ball and Blow dryer
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Car with Fan
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The ball sped up.
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The car sped up.
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Data Analysis/Discussion:
| Metal ball with blow dryer |
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Summary:
Summary
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In order to answer the experiment question, we performed two similar experiments with different variables. In the first one we used a metal ball, followed by a blow dryer which provided a constant forward force, to simulate what would would happen to the velocity of the ball if a constant forward force were initiated. Unanimously, through qualitative data, the class confirmed that the ball's velocity did, in fact, speed up. The second experiment was similar, where a car took the place of the ball and a fan was attached to the object as a means of supplying the constant forward force, eliminating human error in the process. Once more, the qualitative observations were discussed and the decision was made that the object's velocity increased as well.
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