Small ball bearing from different heights

In this experiment you will see a small ball dropping in the sand from different heights. The equipment you will need for this experiment includes:

  • Bowl with sand
  • Ruler
  • Small metal ball
  • A stopwatch
     

Method:

  • Drop the ball in the sand from 25cm height and record the time it takes to fall
  • Once it drops, remove the ball and smooth down the sand
  • Change height to 50cm and drop the ball in the sand and record the time it takes to fall
  • Once it drops, remove the ball and smooth down the sand
  • Change height to 75cm and drop the ball in the sand  and record the time it takes to fall
  • Once it drops, remove the ball and smooth down the sand
  • Change height to 100cm and drop the ball in the sand and record the time it takes to fall
  • Once it drops, remove ball and smooth down the sand