Force, mass and acceleration required practical

What is the primary objective of the core practical experiment described?

• To investigate the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration

• To measure the velocity of a trolley using a data logger

• To explore the effects of friction on a moving object

• To demonstrate the use of light gates in physics experiments

Which item is NOT listed as necessary for conducting the experiment?

• A stopwatch

• A box of crumpled paper

• Sticky putty

• Two light gates

What is the purpose of adjusting the slope of the ramp at the beginning of the experiment?

• To increase the speed of the trolley

• To ensure the trolley starts at a constant velocity

• To make the experiment more challenging

• To measure the slope angle

How is the mass of the trolley and card determined?

• By using a ruler

• By guessing the mass

• By using the balance

• By calculating the mass from the acceleration

What must remain constant throughout the experiment?

• The velocity of the trolley

• The mass added to the string

• The length of the card

• The slope of the ramp

What is used to calculate the acceleration of the trolley?

• The distance between the light gates

• The slope of the ramp

• The change in velocity divided by time taken

• The mass of the trolley

How many sets of results are needed before adding additional mass to the trolley?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What should be plotted along the y-axis of the scatter graph?

• The mass of the trolley

• The velocity of the trolley

• The acceleration of the trolley

• The time taken for the trolley to pass between the light gates

What type of curve should the line of best fit be on the scatter graph?

• A zigzag line

• A straight line

• A parabolic curve

• A smooth curve