Question

a student conducts an investigation to studay the effect of gravity on objects of different masses. Which step should be first in the investigation?

a. time how long it takes for objects to fall
b. drop the objects from a height
c. measure the distance between the objects
d. find objects of different masses and measure them

Answer 1

The first step in the investigation should be:

**d. find objects of different masses and measure them.**

This step is essential because you need to identify and quantify the objects you'll be using before you can drop them or measure any other variables.