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| Discussion and Results |
| The data table below shows the data derived in order to calculate the deceleration of the BB in three of our photos
| Initial Velocity (m/s) |
Final Velocity (m/s) |
Initial Time (s) |
Final Time (s) |
Accerleration(m/s^2) |
| 222 |
203 |
0.000760 |
0.000784 |
-793000 |
| 208 |
191 |
0.000614 |
0.000668 |
-328000 |
| 224 |
192 |
0.000615 |
0.000691 |
-422000 |
Average Deceleration: -514000 m/s^2
Our data shows that the apple slices were only able to provide a marginal amount of resistance against the flying BB. Although our data is fairly similar from shot to shot, error in calculated speed may have impacted our results.
Variation in the speed of the BB and its deceleration could have arisen as a result of many factors. The pressure in the chamber of the gun, actual thickness of the apple slices, and human error are all factors that could have negatively influenced out calculations. |
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