Measuring g via Distance Fallen=1/2gt2

Use CPO timer
Drop 130cm
Measure with 2m stick
Time 0.5 sec

Drop plate(s) from just above timer gate
Also, be sure to show students how the timer starts and stops.

trial Time A Time B Time AB
1 .0125 .0087 .1379
2 .0124 .0086 .1380
3 .0125 .0087 .1384
4 .0125 .0087 .1383
5 .0126 .0088 .1391
Not Bad!

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