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What is the purpose of making marks behind the center of the swing?
What is the purpose of making marks behind the center of the swing?
- To determine the speed of the swing
- To indicate the points of release for the swing (correct)
- To measure the weight of the person in the swing
- To measure the distance of the swing from the center
Why does the smallest person get to do the next experiment?
Why does the smallest person get to do the next experiment?
- Because they are the smallest and can fit in the swing
- Because it's a random selection process
- Because they are the strongest
- Because their weight will not affect the swing's motion (correct)
What is the purpose of having two people pull the swing back to the first mark?
What is the purpose of having two people pull the swing back to the first mark?
- To measure the distance of the swing
- To slow down the swing's motion
- To add extra force to the swing's motion
- To release the swing at a consistent starting point (correct)
What is being measured in this experiment?
What is being measured in this experiment?
What is the role of the timer in the experiment?
What is the role of the timer in the experiment?
What is the purpose of the pendulum model in the classroom?
What is the purpose of the pendulum model in the classroom?
What is the type of energy that is stored and can be used later?
What is the type of energy that is stored and can be used later?
What happens to the potential energy when you slide down the slide?
What happens to the potential energy when you slide down the slide?
What is the energy of motion called?
What is the energy of motion called?
What is the main concept demonstrated by the slide?
What is the main concept demonstrated by the slide?
What type of energy do you have when you climb up the stairs to the top of the slide?
What type of energy do you have when you climb up the stairs to the top of the slide?
Why does the kinetic energy on the slide not come from nothing?
Why does the kinetic energy on the slide not come from nothing?
What is the primary objective of the experiment involving riding the slide from the top and then from half-way down?
What is the primary objective of the experiment involving riding the slide from the top and then from half-way down?
What is the role of the ball in the experiment?
What is the role of the ball in the experiment?
What is the purpose of not doing any extra pushing during the experiment?
What is the purpose of not doing any extra pushing during the experiment?
What type of slide is required for the additional investigations?
What type of slide is required for the additional investigations?
What is the initial step in the additional investigations?
What is the initial step in the additional investigations?
What is the purpose of the procedure involving the ball in the additional investigations?
What is the purpose of the procedure involving the ball in the additional investigations?
What is the purpose of recording the time for 5 complete swings?
What is the purpose of recording the time for 5 complete swings?
What is the effect of 'pumping' on the period of the swing?
What is the effect of 'pumping' on the period of the swing?
Why do you need several sets of swings with different lengths of chain?
Why do you need several sets of swings with different lengths of chain?
What is the purpose of using a light-weight swinger and a 2 metre release point in Procedure 1?
What is the purpose of using a light-weight swinger and a 2 metre release point in Procedure 1?
What is being measured in the experiment?
What is being measured in the experiment?
What is the purpose of repeating the experiment on each swing with a different length of chain?
What is the purpose of repeating the experiment on each swing with a different length of chain?
What is the main purpose of pumping a swing?
What is the main purpose of pumping a swing?
What happens to your centre of mass when you lift your legs forward and back while pumping a swing?
What happens to your centre of mass when you lift your legs forward and back while pumping a swing?
At what point do you feel lighter while pumping a swing?
At what point do you feel lighter while pumping a swing?
When do you typically pump a swing?
When do you typically pump a swing?
What is the relation between pumping a swing and a pendulum?
What is the relation between pumping a swing and a pendulum?
What type of energy do you gain when you pump a swing?
What type of energy do you gain when you pump a swing?
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