Procedure 1. Set up the ball release mechanism on a vertical stand that will all

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Procedure 1. Set up the ball release mechanism on a vertical stand that will allow various heights y to be arranged for the mechanism. 2. Place the steel ball in the mechanism and set the tightening screw so that the ball is secure 3. Place the stop timer directly underneath the ball. 4. Measure the height y as shown in Figure 1 5. Reset the timer. Release the ball. Record y and t for the fall. Repeat two more times. 6. Repeat at different heights for a total of five data points. 7. Repeat the data taking process for the second ball

Explanation / Answer

Sources of error are:

(1) Timer : Switiching on and off the timer gives time delay

(2) Weight of the ball : Due to different weights of the ball the free fall time is not same. The air resistance is not being taken to account.

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