Practical: Investigating F=ma | GCSE Physics Practice
Investigate how force and mass affect the acceleration of a trolley.
How do you compensate for friction on the ramp?
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"An investigation into how the mass of an object and the force acting on it affect its acceleration."
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Newton 2 Practical
IV: Accelerating force (weights on string).
DV: Acceleration of the trolley (measured by light gates).
CV: Total mass of the system (trolley + weights).
To test mass: vary trolley mass, keep force constant.
Experimental Set-up: Tilt the ramp slightly (friction compensation) until the trolley just starts to move without being pushed.
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