Forced Motion on an Air Track   

In this lab using an Air Track, students will quantitatively observe the motion of a glider pulled by hanging weights. They will measure the acceleration of the glider and weights, and then calculate the expected acceleration by using a = F/m.

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Required Equipment
Air Track, Timer and Photogates, Meter stick, Balance

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