Testing wheels and Ramps
Which ramp will be faster and why?
- Test speed of the medium wheel on different ramps.
- Note the type of surface for each ramp.
- Measure the the time it takes for the wheel to roll down the ramp, the length of the ramp, the horizontal length and vertical height and put your information in the table below.
Ramp and surface |
Ramp 2 |
Ramp 2 |
Distance (length of ramp in mm) |
__________ |
__________ |
Horizontal length in mm |
__________ |
__________ |
Vertical height in mm |
__________ |
__________ |
- What problems did you have in taking any of the measurements in this investigation?
- Use the information collected to find the speed of the wheel, and the gradient and angle of elevation of the ramp.
Useful information: Speed = distance Gradient = rise tan = opp
time run adj
details |
Ramp 1 |
Ramp 2 |
gradient |
__________ |
__________ |
angle of elevation |
__________ |
__________ |
speed |
__________ |
__________ |
List any factors which might impact on speed.
Make a recommendation to the TAS class on the type of ramp (length, surface, gradient, etc) which will produce the maximum speed.