Investigating reaction time

Cards (3)

  • What is the aim of this practical?
    Investigate the effect of practise on human reaction time
  • What equipment is needed for this practical?
    A ruler and a partner
  • The method:
    1. Person A holds out their hand with a gap between their thumb and first finger.
    2. Person B holds the ruler with the zero at the top of person A's thumb
    3. Person B drops the ruler without telling Person A and they must catch it.
    4. The number level with the top of person A's thumb is recorded in a suitable table.
    5. Repeat this ten times.
    6. Swap places, and record another ten attempts.