Investigating Acceleration and Force: Newton's Second Law of Motion Practical Activity

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of transferring weights from the top of the trolley to the end of the string?
To increase the total mass of the system
To keep the total mass of the system constant
To decrease the force acting on the trolley
To make the trolley move faster
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to adjust the slope of the runway before starting the experiment?
To ensure the trolley accelerates quickly
To compensate for friction in the wheels
To make the experiment more challenging
To increase the force acting on the trolley
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which equipment can be used to measure the acceleration of the trolley?
A voltmeter
A motion sensor or light gates
A thermometer
A barometer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the independent variable in this experiment?
The falling weight
The slope of the runway
The total mass of the system
The acceleration of the trolley
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the experiment, how is the acceleration of the trolley related to the force acting on it?
They are inversely proportional
They are not related
They are directly proportional
They are exponentially related
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