Physics B AP Core Labs

   Lab 5 - Mass and Acceleration

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Concepts:
Acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass being accelerated when a constant force is applied.

Summary:
Students collect data to construct and interpret graphs of mass vs. acceleration and 1/mass vs. acceleration.

Objectives Links:
I. B: Newton's laws of motion

Process Skills Checklist

Equipment:

  • air track
  • air track glider
  • string/fishing line
  • weight holder
  • slotted weights OR tilt blocks
  • stopwatch

Safety Concerns:
no special concerns

Revision Date:
Fall 1999
ISD 30 Science Dept. Bartlesville Independent School District 30
Science Department

Physics B AP Curriculum