Fast and slow motion

Principle

The students observe the movement of a roll on an inclined plane and notice that the motion becomes quicker when the angle of inclination is increased. They realise that this is in fact an accelerated motion which is caused by the weight of the roller and that the influence of the weight on the motion increases the steeper the plane becomes.

Benefits

• Experiment guides are very easy to understand, especially for younger students
• Associated competences are directly linked to the experiments
• Curriculum compatible
• Fit for the future: implementation of tablets possible