Two Experiments that Test F = ma

• What is the first experiment testing in the study material?

  F = ma by increasing mass
• What is the independent variable in the first experiment?

  Mass added to the trolley
• What is the dependent variable in the first experiment?

  Acceleration of the trolley
• What is the control variable in the first experiment?

  Force (weight)
• What is the conclusion from the first experiment regarding mass and acceleration?

  Increasing mass decreases acceleration
• What equipment is used in the first experiment?

  Trolley, light gate, masses
• What is the second experiment testing in the study material?

  F = ma by increasing force
• What is the independent variable in the second experiment?

  Force (weight) applied
• What is the dependent variable in the second experiment?

  Acceleration of the trolley
• What is the control variable in the second experiment?

  Mass of the trolley
• What is the conclusion from the second experiment regarding force and acceleration?

  Increasing force applied increases acceleration
• What equipment is used in the second experiment?

  Trolley, light gate, hook, masses
• What are the key components of both experiments testing F = ma?

  • Experiment 1: Increase mass
  • Independent Variable: Mass
  • Dependent Variable: Acceleration
  • Control Variable: Force (weight)
  • Conclusion: Increasing mass decreases acceleration

  
  

  • Experiment 2: Increase force
  • Independent Variable: Force (weight)
  • Dependent Variable: Acceleration
  • Control Variable: Mass
  • Conclusion: Increasing force increases acceleration