AP Physics 1 Investigation 2 - Measuring acceleration to prove Newtons 2nd Law

Here we use math and physics to predict the future! (with 10% or less accuracy)

Take a walk through the math involved with The College Board's AP Physics Lab (Investigation 2) on Newton's 2nd Law of Motion.
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Here's the specific stuff you'll learn in this video!

Learn how to use ∑F=ma to calculate the acceleration for a modified Atwood Machine.

Learn how to collect measured accelerations from your Atwood Machine (get the slope of the best-fit line for the velocity vs. time graph of the accelerating system).

Learn how to compare your calculated acceleration with your measured acceleration with a percent difference equation.

Did you get around 10% difference or less???
If you answered "yes", then you've successfully proven Newton's 2nd Law of Motion!

You accurately predicted the future with 10% (or less) accuracy!!!
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