Answer to Question #262503 in Physics for Jane

Question

Masking tape and ruler/ tape measure

Procedure:

1. Mark a starting point and place marks along a straight path at 10 cm, 40cm,

90 cm, 160 cm, and 250 cm from the start.

2. Clap a steady beat. On the first beat, the person walking the course should

be at the starting point. On the second beat, the walker should be on the

first mark, and so on.

3. Repeat step 2 while starting at the other end.

Think about It:

1. What happened to your speed as you move along the course? Infer what

would happen if the course were extended farther.

2. On your way back what happened to your speed?

Answer 1

1. My speed increased.

2. My speed decreased.