Lab Set up for steps 1-6
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For steps 7-8
30 cm
50 cm
= 0.5 m
30 cm
15 cm
30 cm
Procedure Part 1:
1. Decide the height (cm) of your ramp. Convert centimeters to meters (divide by 100). Record.
2. Assemble the track pieces on your group floor space. The base of the ramp should be 30 cm from the wall.
3. Mark the 50 cm (0.5 m) beginning point and ending point on the floor.
4. Measure the mass of the marble. Convert grams to kilograms (divide by 1000). Record.
5. Release the marble. Time how long it takes for the marble to travel 0.5 m.
6. Repeat step 5 for a total of 5 trials.