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Experiment No.

2
NEWTON’S LAWS of MOTION

Members: (name and signature) Date:

I. OBJECTIVES

 To verify experimentally the mathematical relationship of mass and acceleration.


 To verify experimentally the mathematical relationship of force applied to acceleration.
 To compute and compare the time of free fall of objects with different masses.

II. MATERIALS
Laboratory worksheet 2-3 pcs graphing paper 2-3 pcs bond paper
1 pcs timer or stop watch 1 pc cart with wheels 1 pc inclined
plane with pulley 1 set of weights with scale 2m string 1 pc
meter stick/tape measure
3 pcs small rock with weights approximately scaling by a decade (multiple of 10)

III. PROCEDURE

A. Force and Acceleration


1. Weigh the mass of the cart on the weighing scale and the weights holder, label them
as mc and mH, respectively. Mark the starting and the terminal points of the distance that the
cart can possibly travel. Measure this distance as S Record all of these data on section IV.
Make a table for easier tabulation.
2. Set up the plane (horizontal table or platform) with pulley as shown.

3. Holding the cart on stationary position, add a weight of 50 grams on the holder. Add
the two weights (mc + 25g) and record the data on section IV as tension, FT.
4. On the first trial, let go of the weight (FT), and record the time, (TA) it took the cart to
travel from the starting point to the terminal point. Record the data under trial 1.
5. Repeat the previous procedure, but this time increase the tension by 25 grams. Record
the data under trial 2.
6. For trials 3 to 5, repeat procedure A.3. by increasing the tension by 25 grams every
new trial.
7. Using the graphing paper and an appropriate scale, create a graphical representation
of the set of data gathered (FT vs TA) on procedure A. Set FT as ordinate TA as abscissa. Draw a
line connecting all the sets of points.
8. Interpret the measured data and make an analysis. Write them down on section V.
9. Considering the mathematical relationship of Newton’s laws of motion that the
applied force is directly proportional to the acceleration it creates, make a conclusion based on
the data gathered.

B. Mass and acceleration

1. Using the same set up in procedure A, put a 100-gram weight on the holder. Let loose
of the system from starting point and record the time (TB) it took the cart to travel to the
terminal point. Record the data on section IV and put the data under trial 1.

2. Add a 50-g weight on the cart and repeat the previous procedure and put the data
under trial 2. Make a table for easier tabulation.
3. For trials 3-5, repeat procedure B.1. and increase the weight added to the cart by 50
grams every new trial.

4. Using the graphing paper and an appropriate scale, create a graphical representation
of the set of data gathered (mC vs TB) on procedure B. Set mC as ordinate TB as abscissa. Draw
a line connecting all the sets of points.
5. Interpret the measured data and make an analysis. Write them down on section V.
6. Considering the mathematical relationship of Newton’s laws of motion that the mass
is inversely proportional to acceleration, make a conclusion based on the data gathered.

C. Free Falling Motion


1. Using the first rock, measure its weight (mR) and record it on section IV. Drop the rock
at a 2-meter height, let it drop. Record the time (TC) it took for the rock from the dropping point
until it hits the ground with height of 2m from the ground. Record it on section IV as trial 1.
Make a table for tabulation of data. Make a table for easier tabulation.
2. Repeat the previous procedure twice using the same rock and record them as trial 2
and trial 3, respectively.
3. Compute for the average time on procedure 1-2, using the formula: ∑TC/3.
4. Using the 2nd heavier rock, repeat procedure C.1 to C.3.
5. Using the 3rd heavier rock, repeat procedure C.1 to C.3.
6. Interpret the data by comparing the average times of the three procedures. Make a
conclusion based on this analysis. Record it on section V.

IV. Sample Computation (use extra papers if needed)

V. Interpretation of Data and Conclusion


VI. Problem Solving

1. Select one trial on procedure A, use the data (added mass, mc, mH, S) to compute for the
time. Use this time (TAC) as the computed value. To compute for the time, use the
formula: S = V1t + ½ at2 where V1 = 0. And to compute for the acceleration a, use 2nd law
of Newton formula: Fnet = mTa where Fnet = mH + added mass and mT = mC + mH + added
mass. Compare TAC to TA using the percentage error formula.

2. If the position, in feet, of a particle at time t, in seconds, is described by the function s(t)
= 3t3 – 4t2 + 5t + 7, determine the time at which the acceleration of the function
is 0 ft./sec2.

3. As in problem 1, select one trial on procedure B, use the data (added mass, mc, mH, S) to
compute for the time (TBC). Use the same formulas as in problem 1. And compare the
two values using percentage error.

4. As in problem 1, select one of the stone’s data on procedure C and use these data
(height and acceleration due to gravity) to compute for the time (TCC). Use the formula,
height = V1t + ½ gt2 where V1 = 0 to solve for time. Compare the two values using
percentage error.

5. A football is kicked with an initial velocity of 25 m/s at an angle of 45-degrees with the
horizontal. Determine the time of flight, the horizontal distance, and the peak height of
the football.

6. If the velocity, in feet per second, of a particle at time t, in seconds, is described by the
function v(t)=9t3 – 27t + 12, find the acceleration of the particle when t = 4 seconds.

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