GIAN ALWYN A.

SORIANO

GRADE 12 - CORAL

MODULE 6 – THE LAWS OF PHYSICS

LESSON 1 – THE CONCEPT OF MOTION

Performance Task 6.1

ACCELERATION DUE TO GRAVITY

I. Objective: Speed is the distance covered in a unit of time while acceleration is the rate of change of
speed. The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s) while that of acceleration is
meters per secondsquared (m/s2). Speed is a scalar quantity while acceleration is a vector quantity.

II. Materials: identical coins 2 pcs, table

III. Procedure:

1. Label the coins A and B.

2. Place coin A at the edge of a smooth table top so that it hangs over slightly.

3. Place a coin B on the same table top some distance from the overhanging coin A.

4. Slide the coin B across the table (such as by flicking with your finger) so that it strikes the overhanging
coin A and both coins fall to the floor below.

5. Repeat Steps 2-4 but this time flick coin B harder so that it will have greater speed as it strikes coin A.

Data and Results

Table 6B. Initial Velocity and g

Trial Which coin hit the ground first?

1. Flicking coin B to hit coin A They both hit the ground at the same time

2. Flicking coin B harder to have greater speed in hitting They both hit the ground at the same time
coin B

IV. Conclusion

Both Coin B and coin A hit the ground at the same time when there is little or no air resistance as I did
the experiment inside our house, with closed doors and windows. Just like what Galileo Galilei said, all
falling objects would accelerate at the same rite regardless of their shape, size, or mass. On this case,
the coins have the same shape and mass but differ in horizontal motion and yet they fell at the same
time.

V. Guide Question

Does landing of both coins on the floor depend on the speed of the sliding coin? Explain

No, The horizontal motion of the A when it was struck by coin A does not affect its downward motion.
both coins fall the same amount in each tenth of a second.

LESSON 2 – UNIFORM ACCELERATION

Activity 6.2.1 I BELONG

Directions: Unscramble the words related to uniform acceleration. Write down your answers in the box.
1 point each

1. ELFELFRA

F R E E F A L L

2. AIGVRYT

G R A V I T Y

3. ARTIGSHT EINL

S T R A I G H T

L I N E

4. CRJLTOPEEI

P R O J E C T I LE

5. UAUCVM

V A C U U M

Performance Task 6.2

FREE FALL
I. Objective: Explain uniform acceleration

II. Materials: 2 pcs of used bond paper (any paper of the same size), old notebook, coin

III. Procedure:

1. Crumple up one piece of paper.

2. Hold the piece of paper on one hand and the crumpled paper on other hand at about meter from the
ground.

Drop them simultaneously. Which falls to the ground faster? Record at table 6D

3. Hold the piece of paper and the notebook at the same height. Drop them simultaneously. Which falls
to the ground faster? Paper or notebook?

4. Repeat Step 2 but this time pair the piece of paper with a coin. Complete table A.

5. Repeat Steps 2-4 but this time at a higher height

IV. Data and Results:

Table 6D. Size and Mass Versus Acceleration Due to Gravity

Pair of objects Do the two objects reach If no, which falls to the What happed if the you
the ground at the same ground first? the same activity more
time? [Yes/No] than 1m above the
ground?

Piece of Paper and

Crumpled paper

Piece of Paper and

Notebook

Piece of paper and coin

V. Conclusion:

VI: Guide Question

What factors the fall of the object? Justify your answer

LESSON 3 – CAUSE OF MOTION

Performance Task 3.3

 INERTIA IN MOTION

I. Objective: Explain Newton’s First Law of Motion

II. Materials: ball, clearly-marked target (i.e., notebook paper, tape or pal), tape measure or ruler

III. Procedure:

1. Mark the starting line A and place a target about 10 meters away from it (C). Mark B about 1m (3.28
ft) before the target and mark D 1 m after the target.

2. With the ball on your hand, you are about to sprint towards the target respectively and with a goal to
drop the ball on the target. Record your predictions on table 6D.

3. Hold the ball and do not let your elbow leave your side as you sprint toward the target and drop the
ball. Do not give the ball an initial velocity; hold the ball from its sides so that you can release freely your
grip as you let it drop.

4. Record where the runner released the ball and where the ball strikes the ground.

5. Draw the best diagram for each attempt to drop the ball on the target. Specify where the ball was
released and where it actually landed.

6. Repeat the experiment until the ball hits the target.

7. Repeat 2 but this time, do not sprint just run in a slower speed.

8. Repeat 2 but in a walking speed.

IV. Data and Results:

Table 6D. Verifying Motion Prediction

Motion Prediction Actual Remarks

(What will happen) (What happened)

1. Running in full sprint

2. Running in reduced
speed

3. Walking speed

V: Conclusion:

VI: Guide Question:

How will you relate today’s activity with Newton's First Law of Motion and with inertia?