Experiment 2.

Describing motion: Determination of the acceleration due to gravity

20Jul2015
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Introduction
Describing motion of an object under the influence of gravity can be simplified when the
influence of air resistance is minimized. An object undergoing this type of motion, its position is
expressed as

1
y (t )= y 0+ v 0 t g t 2
2
For an initial condition given by

y 0=0 ; v 0=0 at t = 0, then its position reduces to

1 2
y ( t )= g t
2
If the point of release of this object is defined, then the acceleration due to gravity can be
determined by

g=

2y
2
t

The objective of this activity is to determine the acceleration due to gravity using the relation of
free falling objects.

Expected Output:
Your Laboratory Report must contain the following:
1. Introduction you can copy or modify the above introduction.
2. Materials and Methods this includes list of materials used; experimental set up; and
procedure.
3. Results and Discussion this includes the proper presentation of result in tabular/graphical
form and discussions; also discussion of the appropriate error analysis is included here.
4. Conclusion this includes your assessment of the methodology (i.e. experimental set up;
results; and your effectiveness of the analysis)