RPA07: Acceleration

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

Investigate the effect of varying force on the acceleration of an object of constant mass

Question 2

Step one

Answer 2

Attach the car to the string at one end with the other end running across the bench pulley 

Question 3

Step two

Answer 3

Attach the weight stand to the loose end of the string

Question 4

Step three

Answer 4

Release the wait stand and begin timer

Question 5

Step four

Answer 5

Stop timing when the car hits the pulley at the end of the bench

Question 6

Step five

Answer 6

Repeat step three and four by adding 10 g weights each time

Question 7

Step six

Answer 7

Calculate acceleration using: Acceleration = Distance/ time^2