Newton's Second Law of Motion

Purpose - To determine the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration and to use vector addition to determine the net force on an object.

Discussion

1. In the situation with a constant applied force, how did the acceleration change when the total mass was increased? Is the consistent with Newton's second law? Explain.

2. In the situation with a constant total mass, how did the acceleration change when the applied force was increased? Is the consistent with Newton's second law? Explain.

3. Open the interactive simulation again if needed and select the small blue mass and the small red block. Click the start button. Is the acceleration of this system greater or less than the acceleration of the system with the small blue mass and the small wheeled cart? How do you know? What would cause this difference?

Attachment:- Lab Assignment.rar