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A1 practical: Measuring g (falling ball)

In this practical the acceleration due to gravity will be calculated by using an electronic timer to measure the time taken for a small steel ball to fall a known distance.The apparatus is set up as in the diagram. Find out how the release mechanism works and make a couple of trial runs to see if it works properly. Measure the time for the same height and see if you get the same reading.Since the acceleration of the...

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