1. What is your hypothesis?
- My hypothesis is: If an object of larger mass is dropped on to a trampoline, it will bounce higher than an object of smaller mass dropped from a higher height.
2. Identify the dependent (produced), independent (manipulated) and control variables in your hypothesis.
- The dependent variable is the final height of the object. The independent variable is the mass and initial height of the object. The control variable will be the trampoline used
3. What is the connection between your science fair project and your senior project EQ?- My science fair project will help to create a better understanding of the workings of the "floor" in gymnastics. The "floor" of a gym is specially made with springs and padding. By achieving a better understanding of the workings of a floor, a gymnast can better understand how to achieve better height and control while preforming routines. Thus becoming a better gymnast.
4. How will you perform the experiment? Include the equipment you plan on using.- I will set of a camera in front of a trampoline. A yard stick will be in the shot for reference Then ill begin to drop object of increasing mass onto the trampoline off of a set height. Increase the height of the drop. Then maybe real life application with people with locked legs. (So they don't jump and increase the force being applied to the trampoline)
- A camera
- Yardstick
- Object (most likely balls) of increasing mass
- a trampoline
- 2 platforms
- volunteers
5. Which category will your project be listed under? (For a full list of categories, go to the iPoly Physics webpage, then to the Science Fair tab.)
