4.4 - What's your mass Poppa?

Question #1:

(2 marks) Materials and Usage: 

Using the Quantity to be Measured / Equipment for Measurement materials list to include any and all materials used in your procedure. Underline the materials in your procedure. 

1 mark is earned: For indicating valid measured quantities

1 mark is earned: For a list of equipment and a plausible way to measure the quantities stated

(3 Marks) Procedure:

Create a procedure that will answer the proposed issue. 

Strong Suggestion: Write your procedure in the OAIM format. 

1. Object:  

2. Action:

3. Instrument / Equipment: 

4. Measurement: 

Include HAND DRAWN diagrams of any unique setups. Drawing talent is not graded, however, ambiguous parts should be clearly labeled. 

1 mark is earned: For a practical procedure consistent with the quantities indicated in (a)(i)

1 mark is earned: For a plausible procedure that could be used to experimentally determine the relationship between mass and height.

1 mark is earned: For including a valid method to reduce experimental uncertainty - Say something about taking multiple measurements. 

Question #2: 

(3 Marks) Data/Observations

Create a meaningful and understandable method for displaying your data and observations. Use a table for any numeric data and be sure to include units and correct significant figures. 

Any tables should include the following:

• Trial numbers (Please don’t forget this. You may be asked to reference it.)

• Measured and calculated data to appropriate decimal places.

• Include the symbol and units in the title for each column

This is where you will house all calculations needed. Calculations should include a sample problem worked out, from formula to completion. If no calculations are required, explain the significance of the data:

• What patterns/trends are noticed?

• Is there a cause and effect? If so, what it is?

Any graphs should include the following:

• Create a title for your graph

• Label your axis with the measurement titles and the units

• Create appropriate scales (remember, your data should use 80% of your graph space).

• Identify the independent variable. (You can label this on the graph)

• Identify the dependent variable. (You can label this on the graph)

• What TYPE of graph is this? (Linear, inverse, square, …) Sketch the trendline. DO NOT “CONNECT THE DOTS”!!!

• What is the meaning of the slope? Is it a physics law? If so, what is it?

• What is the meaning of the area under the curve? Is it a physics law? If so, what is it?

1 point is earned: For a valid expression involving the necessary measured quantities consistent with the procedure.

1 point is earned: For explicitly or implicitly relating the calculated quantity to the mass of the 'hat-less popper'

1 point is earned: For correctly combining the above two concepts in a way that would yield the energy stored in the 'hat-less popper'

Question #3: 

(2 Marks) Analysis 

1 mark is earned: For correctly relating the procedure in parts (a) and (b) to the assumption of dependence or independence of height on the mass of the popper. 

1 mark is earned: For connecting the analysis to the dependence of height to the mass of the popper.

(2 marks) Conclusion  Question #4

This is the section where you will answer the original question or stated problem. All answers must be in the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning format. 

1 point is earned: For a modification that has any additional trial at a OR correctly and explicitly stating that no modification is necessary

1 point is earned: For indicating how analysis of the initial or modified experiment could plausibly determine whether stored energy is independent of mass of popper.