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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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1