Gravity Unit Test 11 of 1211 of 12 Items Question A science class is planning an investigation about gravity and objects on Earth. In three to four sentences, explain the steps the class should take to provide data to help them make a conclusion about the effect of gravity on objects of different masses.
The class should start by selecting objects of different masses and measuring their weight using a scale. They should then drop each object from the same height and measure the time it takes for each object to hit the ground. Finally, the class should analyze their data and make a conclusion about the effect of gravity on objects of different masses based on their results.
To investigate the effect of gravity on objects of different masses, the science class can follow these steps:
1. Define the variables: Identify the independent variable, which would be the different masses of the objects, and the dependent variable, which would be the effect of gravity on those objects.
2. Conduct the experiment: Drop objects of different masses from the same height, ensuring that the objects are similarly shaped and made from the same material.
3. Collect data: Record the time it takes for each object to fall to the ground and any other relevant observations.
4. Analyze the data: Plot a graph of mass versus time taken to fall and analyze the trend. Draw conclusions based on the relationship between mass and the effect of gravity, determining whether there is a significant difference in the time taken to fall for objects of different masses.