PASCO ME-6800 Projectile Launcher (Short Range) - Manual (Page 21)

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2. Repeat the procedure and record the data in the Data Table.
Data Table: Part B
Analysis
1. Find the average of the five distances in each case and record the results in the Data Tables.
2. Add the average distance to the distance from the Launcher to the leading edge of the white paper to get the
total distance (range) in each case. Record the results in the Data Tables.
3. For each Data Table, plot the range versus the angle and draw a smooth curve through the points.
Questions
1. From the graph, what angle give the maximum range for each case?
2. Is the angle for the maximum range greater or less for shooting off the table?
3. Is the maximum range further when the ball is shot off the table or on the level?
Notes
Table 3.2: Shooting off the Table
Angle 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
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