PASCO ME-6815 PROJECTILE CATCHER ACCESSORY - Manual (Page 11)

012-05091E Projectile Catcher Accessory
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3. Measure the vertical distance from the bottom of the ball as it leaves the barrel (this posi-
tion is marked on the side of the barrel) to the floor. Record this distance in Table 1.1.
4. Use a plumb bob to find the point on the floor that is directly beneath the release point on
the barrel. Measure the horizontal distance along the floor from the release point to the
leading edge of the paper. Record in Table 1.1.
5. Measure from the leading edge of the paper to each of the ten dots and record these
distances in Table 1.1.
6. Find the average of the ten distances and record in Table 1.1.
7. Using the vertical distance and the average horizontal distance, calculate the time of flight
and the initial velocity of the ball.
Record in Table 1.1 and Table 1.4.
Table 1.1: Determining the Initial Velocity
Vertical distance = ______________.
Horizontal distance to paper edge = ____________.
Initial velocity = _______________.
1
Distance
2
3
4
5
6
7
Trial Number
8
9
10
Average
Total Distance