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The aim of this experiment is to prove that a falling body has a constant force of gravity on it, no matter what the distance or time taken for the object to fall. The value of gravity or "g" will be determined.
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AIM The aim of this experiment is to prove that a falling body has a constant force of gravity on it, no matter what the distance or time taken for the object to fall. The value of gravity or "g" will be determined. THEORY The most simple example of linear motion is a body falling to Earth. When the body is dropped from a height we know that the object will always fall directly towards the centre of the Earth. This though will not happen if a feather is dropped as due to its shape and the forces of drag, upthrust and various others act upon it with greater effect. So providing these forces in our experiments and calculations are negligible by using suitable materials it is fair to say an object falls towards the Earths centre. When the plastercine passes through gate A the computer will immediately start the...
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