Exploring Force and Acceleration with Cart and Pulley

What law is being studied in this experiment?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Law of Universal Gravitation

• Newton's Third Law

What is the purpose of the narrow wheels on the dynamics cart?

• To minimize friction

• To increase friction

• To balance the cart

• To measure velocity

What does the force sensor measure?

• Applied force

• Acceleration

• Velocity

• Mass

What is the function of the zero point reset button on the force sensor?

• To stop the experiment

• To measure velocity

• To calibrate the sensor

• To start the experiment

What does the motion sensor measure?

• Force

• Temperature

• Mass

• Position, velocity, and acceleration

What software is used to log data in this experiment?

• Presentation software

• Word processing software

• Data logging software

• Spreadsheet software

What is the mass of the mass holder used in the experiment?

• 20 grams

• 5 grams

• 15 grams

• 10 grams

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.A.2

What happens to the velocity of the cart when a constant force is applied?

• It remains constant

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It increases steadily