Experiment Design #2
Q: How does the position we hold the javelin affect how far it is thrown?
Hypothesis: If we change the position we hold the javelin then the distance will change.
Materials:
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Javelin
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Wind measuring tool
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Measuring tape
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Video Camera
Procedure:
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Find a large thick grassy area
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Set up video camera at an appropriate distance
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Measure wind and record
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Set position of hand that is needed ready to be thrown
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Throw Javelin
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Measure with measuring tape from the spot thrown to the nearest area on the javelin and record
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Repeat steps 4-7 with every hand position. Do three trials