Reaction Time Required Practical
This practical investigates how different factors (like caffeine or practice) affect a person's reaction time.
How is the distance a ruler falls converted into a time value?
What is Reaction Time Required Practical?
"The reaction time practical is a controlled experiment used to measure the speed of the human nervous system in response to a visual stimulus."
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Ruler Drop Method
One person drops a ruler, and the subject catches it as quickly as possible.
The distance the ruler falls is measured from the top of the subject's thumb.
A conversion table is used to change distance (cm) into reaction time (s).
Ensure the subject's arm is resting on the table to keep the starting position consistent.
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