Newton's Second Law

Grade 945 minutesHS-PS2-1, Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.

Learning Objective

I can analyze data to show the mathematical relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration as described by Newton's 2nd Law.

Practice Questions

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1. State Newton's Second Law of Motion in your own words and provide the equation that represents it.

2. Explain the relationship between force and acceleration when mass is held constant. What happens to the acceleration if the force is doubled?

3. Explain the relationship between mass and acceleration when force is held constant. What happens to the acceleration if the mass is doubled?

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