Show Me the Physics
Newton's 2nd Law Laboratory
Part 1: Force vs. Accel
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Acceleration (m/s²)
Net Force (N)
Force vs. Acceleration
Part 1: Constant Mass
Part 2: Constant Force
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Net Force (ΣF)
0.49 N
Accel (a)
0.89
Cart Mass (m₁)
0.50
kg
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+
Hanging Mass (m₂)
0.05
kg
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