Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Human Reaction Time Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of human reaction time?
A
The delay between a human observing an event and acting.
2
Q
What is the purpose of the Ruler Drop Experiment?
A
To measure human reaction time by recording the distance the ruler falls before being caught.
3
Q
In the Ruler Drop Experiment, who holds the ruler?
A
Someone else holds the ruler just above your open hand.
4
Q
What is the average human reaction time?
A
0.25 seconds (250 milliseconds).
5
Q
In the Ruler Drop Experiment, how is the distance related to reaction time?
A
1 cm is approximately 50 ms, 2 cm is approximately 60 ms, and so on.
6
Q
Fill in the blank: The average human reaction time is _______.
A
0.25 seconds.
