The document summarizes two experiments that investigated relationships between folded paper and load-bearing ability. Experiment 1 varied the number of folds and measured maximum mass held. Experiment 2 varied paper area by changing block gap width and also measured maximum mass held. The results showed little relationship between folds and load capacity, but an inverse relationship between area and load capacity. Sources of error were identified as coin placement variations, data repetition inconsistencies, and small sample sizes. Improved methodology was proposed for future experiments.

1. A study of the load-bearing ability of folded paper By Susan Wang A21

10. Summary of results 56 16 52 12 50 10 50 8 54 6 24 5 No. of coins the paper can hold No. of times the paper is folded 27 15 29 14 34 12 37 10 No. of coins the paper can hold Width of the gap between blocks (cm)

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