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Newtons Laws of Motion: 2nd Law—Acceleration | Motion and Graphing Lab

Student will track a ball as it rolls down a ramp. A pictorial, less mathematical method of graphing is introduced which can be very helpful as a bridge to more traditional graphing methods. Students will begin to develop an understanding of how to read motion graphs. Both speed and distance graphs are analyzed. 

 

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Concepts Addressed

• Ramps provide a way to study acceleration due to gravity.

• An outside, unbalanced force produces acceleration.

• An object that is constantly accelerating produces specific types of graphs.

 

Materials Needed

U-channel aluminum molding, steel ball, masking or painter’s tape, metronome timer app

 

Time Required

This lab will take about 45 minutes but can take longer.

 

Student Sheets

• Scaffolded writing prompts & lab reporting 

 

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