Force and Acceleration Experiment

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does the experiment ensure that the mass remains constant?

• By using a fixed pulley system

• By transferring masses between the trolley and the falling mass

• By adjusting the length of the string

• By using a digital scale

What was the acceleration recorded with a 600-gram mass?

• 5 meters per second squared

• 4 meters per second squared

• 7 meters per second squared

• 6 meters per second squared

What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment's data?

• There is no relationship between force and acceleration

• Acceleration decreases as force increases

• There is a strong correlation between force and acceleration

• Mass has no effect on acceleration