Force, Friction, and Fun!

This week we completed our first experiment using the scientific method. We wanted to see how different types of materials changed the amount of friction. We practiced making a hypothesis, designing an experiment, making observations, and analyzing our results. In our experiment, we rolled a ball on several different materials such as grass and gravel and measured the distance the ball traveled. We discovered that the smoother the material is, the less friction it will create. Below are a several pictures of the experiment in action!