Question

Question 11

A) A science class is planning an investigation about gravity and objects on Earth. In three to four sentences,

explain the steps the class should take to provide data to help them make a conclusion about the effect of

ravity on objects of different masses. (4 points)

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Objects of diff. mass and same size

Answer 1

To investigate the effect of gravity on objects of different masses, the science class should first gather objects that have different weights but similar sizes, ensuring they can isolate the variable of mass. Next, they should drop each object from the same height and measure the time it takes for each to reach the ground using a stopwatch or a motion sensor. By repeating the experiment multiple times for consistency, they can calculate the average time for each object. Finally, they should analyze the data to draw conclusions about how mass influences the acceleration of objects under the influence of gravity, noting that in the absence of air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of mass.