2nd law of motion
F=ma
Force= mass x acceleration
more mass=more force
F= ma
F= 2 kg times 2 m/s2
=4N
F= 5 kg times 2 m/s2
= 10 N
10 N
5 kg
20 N
5 kg
more acceleration = more force
1 kg X 10 m/s2
1 kg X 100 m/s2
Title: Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
Purpose: How does mass affect force?
Hypothesis:
Equipment: 1 toy car
6 washers balance
20 cm masking tape
meterstick
wooden ramp
Procedure: 1. Set up a ramp using the
wooden ramp . Place one
end of the ramp on some
books or against the wall.
Tape
the end of the ramp on
the floor.
2. Measure the mass of the toy
car.
3. Place the toy car at the top
of the ramp. Let the car roll
down the ramp. Do NOT add
any additional force.
Use a meter stick to measure
how far the car rolled. Repeat
this step for trials 2-5.
DO NOT PUSH THE CAR!
4. Tape to washers to the
toy car. Mass it.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Tape 4 washers to
the toy car and repeat.
6. Tape 6 washers to the
toy car and repeat.
Dependent variable:
Independent variable:
Constant variables:
Quantitative Data
Title: The Impact of Mass on Force
Mass of car (g)
Force of Car (measured by how far car travels in meters)
Trial 1
0 washers
Mass = ______
2 washers
Mass = ______
4 washers
Mass = ______
6 washers
Mass = ______
Trial 2
Trial 3
Trial 4
Trial 5
Average