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Practical - Stopping Distance

A simple experiment modelling a more complex real world situation.

  1. Velocity and Stopping Distance

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1. Velocity and Stopping Distance

A wooden block sliding along a desk can be used to model a vehicle coming to a stop. This investigation is a good introduction to the use of light gates - so lots of information can be recorded quickly as the experiment proceeds.

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