Force and Acceleration Experiment

Force and Acceleration Experiment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the factors affecting the acceleration of an object using a trolley and mass system. The experiment involves applying different forces to a trolley by changing the mass overhanging a bench. The setup includes a data logger to record acceleration, and the experiment is conducted by varying the force while keeping the total mass constant. Initial readings are taken with zero force, followed by increasing masses. The results show a strong correlation between force and acceleration, which can be plotted on a graph to analyze the relationship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using a trolley and mass in this experiment?

To measure the speed of the trolley

To investigate the relationship between force and acceleration

To study the effect of friction

To calculate the gravitational field strength

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first experiment, what variable is kept constant?

The time of the experiment

The mass of the trolley

The force applied

The distance traveled

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the force applied to the trolley calculated?

By using a force sensor

By multiplying the mass by gravitational field strength

By measuring the speed of the trolley

By calculating the distance traveled

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the data logger play in the experiment?

It measures the distance traveled

It calculates the force applied

It records the maximum acceleration

It measures the weight of the trolley

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to keep the total mass constant during the experiment?

To prevent the trolley from moving too fast

To ensure accurate measurement of distance

To maintain a consistent force

To isolate the effect of force on acceleration

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the experiment when measuring acceleration?

Calculating the gravitational force

Applying a force of zero newtons

Hanging a 100-gram mass

Starting the data logger

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the recorded acceleration when a 100-gram mass was used?

1 meter per second squared

2 meters per second squared

0.5 meters per second squared

3 meters per second squared

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