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Newtons Second Law
Introduction Each page of this lab that
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Newtons Second Law
Lab Challenge
What is the relationship
between the net force
applied to an object and its
motion?
Newtons Second Law
Background
Like Newton, we will observe a simple system
to look for a relationship between net force
Fk and motion. From earlier studies we know
Spring that a mass hung from a spring experiences a
force due to gravity and a restoring force from
the spring. In equilibrium the two forces are
x0 = 0
equal and opposite. When the mass is
Mass displaced one of the two forces is greater,
thus causing a non-zero net force pointed
In Equilibrium towards the equilibrium position. We will
investigate how this net force is related to the
Fg motion of the system.
Newtons Second Law
Q1: In the box below,
a) b)
indicate which force is
greater (spring or gravity)
for both a) and b), then
snapshot this page.
x1
x0 x0
x2
Newtons Second Law
Materials and Equipment
Collect all of these materials
before beginning the lab.
Force Sensor
Motion Sensor
Springs
Rod Stand
Rod
Mass
Clamp
Newtons Second Law
Sequencing Challenge The steps to the left are part
of the procedure for this lab
A. Oscillate the B. Plot net force activity. They are not in the
mass on the measured by the right order. Determine the
spring, and begin force sensor versus correct sequence of the
collecting data. acceleration.
steps, then take a snapshot
of this page.