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Improving Accuracy
====Improving [[Accuracy]]====
: Calculate the [[weight]] added by [[measure|measuring]] its [[mass]] using an [[Electronic Balance|electronic balance]] on a flat, level surface each time and using the equation <math>W=mg</math> with <math>g=9.8</math>. This will give a more [[accuracy|accurate]] knowledge of the [[weight]] rather than relying on the number printed on the [[weight]]s.
: Adjust the [[friction]] compensated slope so that the trolley will move at constant [[velocity]] when no [[Unbalanced ForceForces|unbalanced force]] is applied.
: [[Lubricate]] the [[pulley]] to reduce the [[force]] of [[friction]] which acts against the [[weight]] added.
: Use [[Light Gate|light gates]] and a [[Data Logger|data logger]] to record the [[time]] taken between each marker.