What is the effect of mass on the time it takes for a skydiver to reach the ground?
Independent Variable: Mass Dependent Variable: Falling time
Hypothesis: If the mass of a skydiver is increased, then the time it takes for them to reach the ground will increase, because greater mass increases the force of gravity acting on the skydiver which resulted in a greater downward acceleration and a
longer time to reach the ground.
Constants:
1. Height of the Drop 2. Parachute fold 3. Equipment
Questions: 1. What are the possible sources of errors in this experiment? 2. Write a conclusion to the Experimental Question: What is the effect of mass on the time it takes for a skydiver to reach the ground?
Possible sources of errors in this experiment could include: variations in the height from which the skydiver is dropped, variations in the folding of the parachute, variations in the equipment used, and variations in the measurement of the falling time.
Conclusion to the Experimental Question: The results of this experiment support the hypothesis that increasing the mass of a skydiver will increase the time it takes for them to reach the ground. This is because a greater mass results in a greater force of gravity acting on the skydiver, causing a greater downward acceleration and a longer time to reach the ground. The experiment demonstrated a consistent increase in falling time with increased mass, while keeping other variables constant. However, it is important to note that the accuracy of the results may have been affected by possible sources of errors, such as those mentioned above. Further research and experiments could be conducted to minimize these errors and confirm the observed effect of mass on falling time for skydivers.