Australian International Academy

Kellyville

Assessment Task
Cover Sheet
2019
Name: Showaib Sarwary
Year Level: 10 Date: 22.07.2019

Subject: Science - Physics Word Count: 600

Movement & Pattern –
Task Name:
Pendulum
Unit Name: Death Defying Design

Student Checklist and Declaration:

 Every student must complete and tick each section before submitting their work.
 This process is in accordance with the School’s Academic Honesty and Assessment Policies.
yes
I confirm that this is my own work and is the final version.
yes I have acknowledged each use of the words or ideas of another person, whether written,
oral or visual.
yes I have completed and submitted all work requirements for this tasks.
All work has been submitted online via Managebac.

Teacher Declaration:
I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the individual oral commentary submitted is
the authentic work of the candidate.
TEACHER NAME: Miss Lubna Sayed

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Sections one: Annotated screenshots/Elaboration

Information: I was personally was confused about the concept of what a pendulum is, how it relates it physics and
how a pendulum operates with Newton’s three laws of motion. I researched different configurations of pendulums
throughout the internet than, I discovered the perfect pendulum which is called the wave pendulum. But thinking
for a substantial amount of time about if it would be easy to create from sketch. I figured out by using my research
skills that it’s no difficult to construct a wave pendulum and I did extensive amount of research about if a wave
pendulum links to the three laws of motion.

Information:
I started investigating and researching in depth about Newton’s laws of motion. I was convinced and inspirited
about how the laws of motion work whilst, using it for a wave pendulum. I was interested in the content that was

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provided in wed site which implemented physical side of this law, the foundation of classical mechanics and the
relationships for force. The three laws of motion relate to the physical project which is the wave pendulum.

Information:
Whilst researching a variety of sources relating to what materials to purchase, for a reasonable price and good
quality materials. The web site that I found personally conductive and reliable whilst researching was Bunnings
warehouse which was a highly recommended hardware store from out Austrians. For each material needed in
order to construct the wave pendulum, I inserted for each item, lowest to highest pricing for a brief overview
budget wise. I created a list with prices of each item so, I could purchase the item’s needed.

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Section Two: Evidence of pendulum completion

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 List Of Relevant Materials:

1 Pine Wood
2 Industrial Nuts
3 Impact drill
4 String
5 Push Pins
6 Silicones
7 Wood Trimmer
8 Enamel Spray Paint

Section Three: Explanations

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Newton’s First Law: Inertia
Newton’s first law explains and identifies the velocity of any 3D objects which, in response to forces
applied. Newton’s first law states if an objects movement is constructed at a definitive speed and
positioned in a straight line, it will initially continue moving at that specific speed and in a straight line,
continuously, unless no other considerate force is acted on the object. Conceptualising a scenario of
throwing a tennis ball at a certain straight position; the tennis ball could travel everywhere and, in any
direction repeatedly if air resistance and gravity (9.8) didn’t act on the object, which is the tennis ball.
Newton’s first law demonstrates that in which, a pendulum movement is side to side and not going in a
vertical position such as, up and down forces is acted on it.

Newton’s Second Law: Force = mass x acceleration

Newton’s second law of motion specifies that whenever a force acts on an object, it will certainly cause
the object to accelerate. Newton’s second law is identified as the larger the mass of the object, the greater
the force will require for it to cause it to accelerate. Newton’s third law could be written in this manner
such as, force = mass x acceleration or generally known as, F = m * a.

Additional method to explain Newton’s second law is to mention it takes higher amount of force for the
movement of a heavy object than it does to move a less dense object. Newton’s second law also explains
deceleration or slowing down. You could also, think of deceleration as acceleration with a negative sign.
For example, the pendulum. The pendulum is moving at the same direction but, the section with more
string and the section with less string requires the same amount of force and acceleration timing.

Newton’s Third Law: Equal & Opposite reaction

Newton’s third law specifies that every single action contains a reaction of equal force. Newton’s third
law is connected and cooperates with the first law of motion displaying that although the mass and
gravity get eliminated from the vertical component of string tension vector, zero cancelations from the
horizontal component. Newton’s third law displays that the forces acting on a pendulum could distinguish
each other. Modern physicists apply Newton’s first and third laws to demonstrate the horizontal string
tension shifts the pendulum without regard to mass or gravity.

Explanation of Pendulum –

A pendulum wave is carefully measured so, each pendulum is on a moving position, so each
pendulum is moved from backward from the first, swings exactly one more time than the pendulum
in front, over a period of 24 seconds. This forms a curve that is determined by an algebraic
equation and when the pendulum is set swinging different patterns begin to emerge, for example,
double helixes, triple helixes and spirals. It’s a visual representation of mathematics interacting
with the real world.

L = length
G = Gravity which, stands for 9.8 metres per seconds square
Π = 3.14
K = K is a variable. We don’t know what k stands for so, in order to solve K, we have to solve for
this number based on the length of the very first pendulum in the series.
N= Stands for the number of the pendulum that were on in the array
T Max = Stand for the amount of time in seconds that we would like the pendulum to take before
we start to see repeating patterns. In my case it’s 24 seconds.

Section Four: Bibliography

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Laws of Pendulum Motion
Sciencing. (2019). Laws of Pendulum Motion. [online] Available at: https://sciencing.com/laws-pendulum-
motion-8614422.html [Accessed 15 Sep. 2019].
The Physics Classroom Tutorial
Physicsclassroom.com. (2019). The Physics Classroom Tutorial . [online] Available at:
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-0/Pendulum-Motion [Accessed 15 Sep. 2019].
All About Newton's First, Second and Third Laws of Motion
ThoughtCo. (2019). All About Newton's First, Second and Third Laws of Motion. [online] Available at:
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-are-newtons-laws-of-motion-608324 [Accessed 15 Sep. 2019].
velocity in newton's first law - Google Search
Google.com. (2019). velocity in newton's first law - Google Search. [online] Available at:
https://www.google.com/search?safe=strict&rlz=1C5CHFA_enAU787AU787&sxsrf=ACYBGNTS_dYhoPsQz
M_DOSaqkFGqOyTiGw:1568577849998&q=velocity+in+newton%27s+first+law&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUK
Ewig2LTsz9PkAhVHLo8KHULhAOAQBQgvKAA&biw=1440&bih=788 [Accessed 15 Sep. 2019].
ormulas for newtons laws - Google Search
Google.com. (2019). formulas for newtons laws - Google Search. [online] Available at:
https://www.google.com/search?q=formulas+for+newtons+laws&rlz=1C5CHFA_enAU787AU787&oq=formula
s+for+newtons+laws&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.6025j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 15 Sep. 2019].
newton's law motion - Google Search
Google.com. (2019). newton's law motion - Google Search. [online] Available at:
https://www.google.com/search?safe=strict&rlz=1C5CHFA_enAU787AU787&sxsrf=ACYBGNS8V8OrS40GkP
RMBvKZMuCCsSitQA:1568550577464&q=newton%27s+law+motion&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj2oO2f6t
LkAhWy8XMBHRWcCm4QBQgvKAA&biw=1440&bih=788 [Accessed 15 Sep. 2019].

Link for wave pendulum: https://youtu.be/8qFabtxFnXk

Research:

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 Skill demonstration: Yes/No Yes/No
Collect, record, verify, analyze and interpret data yes
Access information to be informed and inform others yes
Make connections between various sources of information yes
Find and use appropriate sources yes
Present information in a variety of formats and platforms no
Understand and implement intellectual property rights yes
Identify primary and secondary resources no
Create references and citations and construct a bibliography according to yes
recognized conventions

Self-management Skills:
Skill demonstration: Yes/No Yes/No
Record information accurately yes
Set goals that are challenging and realistic maybe
Plan short- and long-term assignments and meet deadlines maybe
Keep and use a weekly planner/Agenda for assignments no
Plan strategies and take action to achieve personal and academic goals yes
Make right choices within the stipulated time maybe
Practice focus and concentration yes
Practice strategies to overcome distractions yes
Demonstrate persistence and perseverance Yes
Practice strategies to reduce stress and anxiety Yes
Practice positive thinking Yes
Practice “bouncing back” after adversity, mistakes and failures yes

ATL skills comment:

What ATL skills did you use to complete this task?
How can you improve in future?
What were your strengths / weaknesses with regards to the requirements for each of the ATL?
Explain below.

The ATL skills that I conducted throughout completing my assignment was thinking skills, self-management
skills & research skills. I’ve commenced applying these ATL skills because it shows how I could research in
dependably and follow the MYP requirements. The method that I could have conducted to improve myself
whilst researching and completing my assignment is by, organising a brainstorm which, shows the main ideas
and organises my time wisely. My strengths with the ATL skills that I’ve conducted was thinking skills and
research skills is because I thought of different methods of discovering reliable sources. My weakness with
regards to the requirements for each of the ATL skills was my self-management in some sections of my
assignment, which reducted my expectations when completing my assignment.

Teacher: Lubna Sayed Student: Showaib Sarwary

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