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Activity 3—A Speedy Slide
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. Which of the methods worked best? Explain why it worked best.
5.
If you could increase the height of the slide, how would the slider’s speed be affected?
6.
If a stone was dropped from the top of the slide at the same time a similar stone was
rolled down the slide, which stone would reach the ground first? Explain.
7.
What is the purpose of the level portion at the bottom of many slides?