1. Kinematics inquiry lab
An investigation into constant velocity and acceleration

2. Goals
Devise a plan to determine whether the motion on the horizontal portion of the track is constant-velocity motion.
Design an experiment to determine if the motion of the ball down the ramp is one of constant acceleration.

3. Lab pt. 3
Develop a lab procedure to find the relationship between initial velocity of a projectile launched horizontally and the distance it travels before it strikes the ground.

4. Analysis Conclusion questions
Develop a lab procedure to find the relationship between initial velocity of a projectile launched horizontally and the distance it travels before it strikes the ground.
Conclusion questions
How did you measure the speed of the ball just before it left the track?
How consistent was the landing position of the ball for each individual speed?
What does the shape of the graph of horizontal displacement vs. speed imply about the relationship between the two?
How does the ball’s time of flight depend on its initial horizontal speed?
How could you improve the precision and accuracy of your measurements?