Inclined Plane

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Inclined Plane
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Problem

• Does the angle of the incline a marble is
  rolled down affect the average distance traveled
  and maximum speed attained?

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Procedure

• Using a protractor, set the ramp to an incline of
  30 degrees.
• Place the marble at the top of the ramp.
• Etc.

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Results
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Results
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Analysis

• Increased ramp angle
• Marbles descent height also increased
• Marbles potential energy greatest at a 30 degree
  angle
• Greater potential energy translated into
  correspondingly greater kinetic energy
• Caused the marble to travel the farthest and
  fastest when rolled down the steepest incline.