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24 May, 21:01

A student is testing the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion by measuring the time it takes for light-weight plastic balls to fall to the floor from a height of 3 m in the lab. The student predicts the time to fall using g as 9.80 m/s2 but finds the measured time to be 35% greater. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the large percent error (A) The acceleration due to gravity is 70% greater than 9.80 m/s2 at this location.

(B) The acceleration due to gravity is 70% less than 9.80 m/s2 at this location.

(C) Air resistance increases the acceleration in the y direction.

(D) The acceleration of the plastic balls is not uniform.

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  1. 24 May, 21:38
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    The most possible cause of 35% increase in time measured is due to the acceleration due to gravity which is 70% less than 9.80 m/s² at this location.

    Explanation:

    We know that for a linear motion

    S=ut + (1/2) * a*t²

    Where S = Distance covered

    u = initial velocity

    t=time period

    a = acceleration due to gravity

    Since the body is falling vertically downwards "a" is to be replaced by "g"

    Moreover, The body is falling from rest "u"=0

    Hence the equation reduces to S=1/2*g*t²

    t²=2S/g

    Since the "g" is in denominator thus a decreased value of "g" would mean increased period. Thus an increase of 35% in the period would translate to a 70% decrease in "g".
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