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Abstract
In the Variable Speed Car Lab, different variables are
tested on a car moving at a constant speed in order to
identify the effects. Specifically, the effect of extra weight
on the car was tested. This experiment was conducted to
inform the audience on whether or not weight effects the
speed of a moving object. To investigate this problem, we
conducted trials applying different masses to the car each
time while keeping the speed constant. Both 100 grams
and 1,000 grams were tested; however, the difference in
weight did not effect the speed. In both trials, the car
moves 34 centimeters in six seconds. In conclusion, the
previous hypothesis (if heavier weights are added to the
car, it will go slower) was proven wrong.
Objectives
The purpose of this experiment was to test
different variables on a car moving at a
constant speed. The objective was to try to
figure out if the hypothesis, that the heavier
car would move slower, was correct or if
weight had no effect whatsoever on the
speed of the car. Different masses were
added to the car and tested at a constant
speed in order to test this hypothesis, that
was ultimately disproved.
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Relationship
Between Distance
Traveled with
Different Masses
100 g
Time (seconds)
Distance (cm)
14
19.3
25.4
32.3
centimeters
43
1,000 g
Time (seconds)
Distance (cm)
13.5
18.5
26
35
42.2
seconds