PASCO ME-6800 Projectile Launcher (Short Range) - Manual (Page 17)

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Data Table: Part B
Analysis
1. Calculate the percent error between the predicted theoretical distance and the actual average distance when
shot at an angle.
2. Estimate the precision of the predicted range. How many of the final 10 shots landed within this range?
Table 2.2: Confirm the Predicted Range
Trial Distance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average
Total Distance
theoretical actual –
theoretical
-------------------------------------------------------x100