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The document outlines an experiment to investigate how the average speed of a model parachute is affected by the mass of its payload. Various payload masses between 25-100 lbs were dropped from a tall building using a parachute and speedometer. The results showed that average speed decreased with increasing payload mass, contrary to the discussion which stated speed increases with mass. Limitations included the parachute not reopening and speedometer issues.

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Implementation

The document outlines an experiment to investigate how the average speed of a model parachute is affected by the mass of its payload. Various payload masses between 25-100 lbs were dropped from a tall building using a parachute and speedometer. The results showed that average speed decreased with increasing payload mass, contrary to the discussion which stated speed increases with mass. Limitations included the parachute not reopening and speedometer issues.

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DATE:

AIM: To investigate the average speed of a model parachute depending on the mass of the load.

APPARATUS:
● Small parachute
● Payload
● Speedometer
METHOD:
1. All apparatus and materials were collected
2. Then the experimenter went to the top a tall building two stories or more(or somewhere
with similar height from the ground)
3. The parachute was then attached to the payload
4. The parachute was opened and payloads starting from 25lb,50lb,75lb and100lb were
dropped with a speedometer attached to it
5. A phone was used to check the payload speed while descending
6. The speed of the four payloads were recorded

RESULTS:
Table showing mass corresponding to the speed.

MASS OF PAYLOAD SPEED OF PAYLOAD

25 lbs 25 mph

50 lbs 20 mph

75 lbs 15 mph

100 lbs 10 mph

DISCUSSION:
The resulting graph of the experiment is a curve. Based on the results the heavier payload the
faster it descends. It was deduced that each mph of the payload has a 5 mph difference which
means with every additional 25 lbs of the load on the payload is 5 mph.
This is not what is stipulated in your result table - according to the results, the speed decreases
with increasing mass of payload
Calculations?

ANALYSIS:
It was hypothesized that the average speed of descent of the model parachute depends on the
mass of the payload which it carries. After the experiment was carried out it was deduced that the
average speed of the model parachute does infact depend on the mass of the payload, hence it
proves my hypothesis right.
More explanation needed as to the theory behind the experiment and why you had that
hypothesis, etc

LIMITATIONS:
● Parachute could not open after the payload fall so a string was attached so that when the
payload falls you pull it to open.
● Speedometer could not turn on so a new one was used

REFLECTION:
I have learnt that the heavier the payload the faster it descends with the parachute attached.

CONCLUSION:
To conclude, the average speed of the model parachute depends on the mass of the load does
infact depend on the mass of the load.
Criteria Marks Student’s
Allotted Score
Method

● linked to proposal; change of tense 1 1

Results

● Correct formulae and equations 2 0


Accurate (2); Acceptable (1)
● Accuracy of data 2 0
Accurate (2); Acceptable (1)

Discussion

● Explanation: Development of points 2 0


Thorough (2); Partial (1)
● Interpretation 2 0
Fully supported by data (2)
Partially supported by data (1)
1 1
● Trends stated (1)

Limitations

● Sources of error 1 0
● Precautions 1 1
● Limitations 1 1

Reflections

● Relevance between expt & real life 1 0


● Impact of knowledge gained 1 1
● Justification for any adjustments made to expt 1 0
● Communication of information 2 1
Appropriate all the time (2); sometimes (1)

Conclusion

● stated 1 1
● related to aim 1 1

TOTAL 20 8
C.X.C. Analysis & Interpretation (A&I): 8/20

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