Measuring Speed
  1. Measure distance from top to bottom: D = _______ m
  2. Time with stopwatch as rider rolls down the hill. Record trials in table.
  3. Average speed equals distance divided by time: Speed1 = D / t1
  4. Record times for several trials to practice accuracy.
Trial #
Time1
Speed1
Time2
Speed2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Measure distance between flags: d = _______ m
  2. Time with stopwatch as rider rolls down the hill. Record trials in table.
  3. Speed equals distance divided by time: Speed2 = d / t2
  4. Record times for several trials to practice accuracy.