======Ticker Timer Car On Ramp======


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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====   
  -Part 1: **Car on a Horizontal Plane**  
     -Set up a ticker timer with tape connected to a toy car.  
     -Turn on the ticker timer and move the car at a constant speed.
     -Measure the distances between the dots to find how far the car traveled over equal time intervals.
     -Graph distance versus time to observe the car’s motion.  
     -Interpret the shape of the graph and discuss what it reveals about the car’s velocity.  
     -Create a velocity versus time graph to analyze how speed changes over time.  
  -Part 2: **Car on an Inclined Plane**  
     -Set up a ramp and attach ticker tape to a car to record motion as it rolls down.  
     -Release the car from rest and collect the tape once it reaches the bottom.  
     -Measure the distances between the dots to find how far the car traveled over equal time intervals.  
     -Plot total distance against total time to produce a distance–time graph.  
     -Compare this graph with the horizontal track data to see how the ramp affects the car’s motion.


====Links==== 
Speed using a Ticker Timer - Graham Johnson: 
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Ticker timer - what is it and how to use it in an experiment - Physics Rox by Ms Hoo: 
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📄 Car and Ramp Labs: Motion on horizontal and inclined planes - Data Classroom: [[https://about.dataclassroom.com/ready-to-teach/car-and-ramp-labs]]\\


====Variations====
  *Use different ramp angles to observe how steeper inclines affect acceleration.  
  *Repeat using different types of surfaces (smooth vs. rough) to explore friction.
  *Record the experiment using a slow-motion camera to better observe changes in motion.



====Safety Precautions====
  *Ensure ramps and tracks are securely positioned and stable.  
  *Keep the area clear of obstacles to prevent tripping or equipment damage.  
  *Avoid releasing cars from excessive heights to prevent them from flying off the ramp.  
  *Supervise students closely, especially when measuring or timing near moving objects.




====Questions to Consider====
  *What does the shape of the distance–time graph show about the car’s motion on flat versus inclined surfaces?  
  *How does the slope of the graph relate to the car’s speed?  
  *What type of motion does the car on the ramp have compared to the car on level ground?  
  *How do velocity versus time graphs help you identify acceleration?  
  *What factors could cause error in your measurements, and how might you reduce them in future trials?