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Model No. ME-6830 Exp. 2: Projectile Motion Using Photogates
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Data Table: Part B
Analysis
1. Calculate the percent difference between the predicted theoretical distance (“A”) and the actual average dis-
tance (“B”) when shot at an angle.
1. Estimate the precision of the predicted range. How many of the final 10 shots landed within this range?
Table 2.2: Confirm the Predicted Range
Trial Distance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average
Total Distance
AB–
AB+
2
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x100