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    This document describes an experiment using a cart simulator to demonstrate Newton's Second Law of Motion. [1] The experiment aims to determine the acceleration of the cart and the distance covered over a given time interval by manipulating variables like the cart and hanging masses and the coefficient of friction. [2] The student conducts simulations involving changing masses and calculating accelerations and travel times. [3] Through the experiment, the student observes how Newton's Second Law applies as force is directly correlated to acceleration when variables are adjusted.

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    This document describes an experiment using a cart simulator to demonstrate Newton's Second Law of Motion. [1] The experiment aims to determine the acceleration of the cart and the distance covered over a given time interval by manipulating variables like the cart and hanging masses and the coefficient of friction. [2] The student conducts simulations involving changing masses and calculating accelerations and travel times. [3] Through the experiment, the student observes how Newton's Second Law applies as force is directly correlated to acceleration when variables are adjusted.

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    This document describes an experiment using a cart simulator to demonstrate Newton's Second Law of Motion. [1] The experiment aims to determine the acceleration of the cart and the distance covered over a given time interval by manipulating variables like the cart and hanging masses and the coefficient of friction. [2] The student conducts simulations involving changing masses and calculating accelerations and travel times. [3] Through the experiment, the student observes how Newton's Second Law applies as force is directly correlated to acceleration when variables are adjusted.

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    Newton’s Second Law of Motion 1

    Newton’s Second Law of Motion

    Michael A. Luna

    Dyersburg Community College, Covington


    Newton’s Second Law of Motion 2

    Introduction

    In this lab experiment, I will use Newton's Second Law of Motion with a simulator that is

    a cart on a wooden table. The cart is tied by a white piece of rope weight by a lock. The aim of

    this experiment is ​To find the acceleration of the cart in the simulator and ​ find ​the distance

    covered by the cart in the simulator in the given time interval.


    Newton’s Second Law of Motion 3

    Self-Evaluations and​ ​Assignments​ ​Procedures

    I will conduct the simulation using some of the assignments that are given.

    1. A cart of mass 50g, hanging weight 5g are attached as shown in the simulator, the

    coefficient of friction is 0.002. What is the acceleration of the cart and when an

    additional 5g is added to hanging weight what happens to its acceleration?

    Results: ​when I started the simulation the time it took to reach the end was 01:510. The

    first acceleration was 0.873m/s^2. When added 5gs more. The acceleration was 1.617m/s^2.

    Statement:​ By doubling the weight of the hanging weight the acceleration also doubles.

    Newton's second law states that the force applied to a body produces a proportional acceleration,

    which would explain why doubling the weight of the hanging weight the acceleration also

    doubles. Using the equation​ F = ma:​ F = 50g*.873, F = 50g*1.617, F = 43.65N,F = 65.85N.

    2. Set the pointer distance on the simulator to 75cm. The masses of the cart and

    hanging weight should both be equal to 10g. The coefficient of friction is set to

    0.002. Calculate the time it will take the cart to reach 75cm.

    Results:​ The time it takes the cart to reach 75cm is .55s. The acceleration is 4.89.

    3. ​Using a simulator adds 10g mass to hanging weight and adjust the mass of the

    cart to 20g. The coefficient of friction is 0.004. Calculate the time interval to

    cover 70cm distance by the cart.

    Results:​ The time it takes the cart to reach 70cm is .65s. The acceleration is 3.24.

    5. ​A cart of mass 40g, hanging weight 10g is attached and coefficient of friction is

    adjusted to 0.001. What is the distance covered by the cart in 1 sec?


    Newton’s Second Law of Motion 4

    Results​: The distance covered by the cart over 1 sec is .9m. The acceleration is 1.952.

    Conclusion/Discussion

    During this lab activity, I understood how Newton's second law applied to the cart when

    manipulating each variable. The force on the cart was directly correlated with the acceleration of

    the cart’s mass. The higher the acceleration on the cart’s mass the higher the force. I could have

    also found the net force on the cart by taking the derivative of the original equation F = ma. This

    would give a better understanding of how friction dictates the acceleration of the cart’s mass.
    Newton’s Second Law of Motion 5

    Section 2

    A 18.5-lb block rests on the floor.

    (a) What force does the floor exert on the block?

    Magnitude: ​18.5

    Direction: ​straight up, since the block is not moving the forces on are equal and

    opposite. Gravity pushes the block down - the floor pushes it up

    b) If a rope is tied to the block and run vertically over a pulley, and the other end is attached to a

    free-hanging 11.0-lb weight, what is the force exerted by the floor on the 18.5-lb block?

    Magnitude:​ 7.5 lb

    Direction: ​straight up.

    c) If we replace the 11.0-lb weight in part (b) with a 36.5-lb weight, what is the force exerted by

    the floor on the 18.5-lb block?

    Magnitude: ​ 0

    Direction: ​no direction at all ... the block is not on the floor

    It is hanging on the rope pushing on the pulley with a force of 18 pounds.


    Newton’s Second Law of Motion 6

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