Cannon Ball Physics

Option #1: Cannon Ball Physics Essay Think about a simple physics experiment like firing a cannonball, as mentioned in Chapter 1 of your textbook. Now, imagine that you have devised your own length measurement system based on the span of your forearm. Apply the scientific method to ask the question, “How far will the cannonball fly?” and use your measurement system to record the distance. Part of the scientific method is the testing of your experiment by other physicists like you. Include the following in your analysis: Which difficulties would arise for them in confirming or denying the validity of your results? What are the control variables in your experiment? Which other measurements would you need to devise to monitor them? Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length and conform to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Provide support for your findings with in-text citations. Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the course textbook to support your statements. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references. Book Name :Griffith, T. W. (2014). Physics of Everyday Phenomena: A Conceptual Introduction to Physics (8th Ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 9780073513904

The firing of a cannonball is classified under the ballistics field. The projectile motion occurs when the objects are fired at a given initial velocity or dropped from a given point and the motion of the cannonball moves under the influence of gravity. The ballistics experiment demonstrated the independence of the horizontal and vertical components of the motion of the object (Griffith, 2014). The experiment is used in determining the energy conservation, momentum conservation, and projectile motion. The experiment takes into consideration the potential energy possessed by the cannonball at still motion and when it is being propagated. During propagation, the kinetic energy has a given velocity. This experiment seeks to determine the measurement systems used in the determination of records for energy computations. The firing a cannonball experiment is a common phenomenon. Young boys do the catapult games while playing out in the field. The concept is that of projectile motion incorporating energy systems and computations. In real life application, it is deemed as common or the casual play but in physics it is a concept that can be used to do greater projects such as the nuclear missile projection.
Laboratory Experiment
Equipment
(i)    Steel rod and trigger
(ii)    Bob
(iii)    Measuring tape (forearm)
(iv)    Ramrod and the plunger set (fixed on the base)
Procedure
(i)    Cock the spring with the ball in the barrel.
(ii)    The ramrod is used to push the ball against the plunger until the mechanism latches in one of its three range positions. To launch the projectile, the trigger was simply pushed down to