Motion

INTRODUCTION Can the magnitude of gravity be found by measuring the period in relation to the length of the string of an oscillating pendulum? The aim with this lab was for us to gain a greater understanding in the area of oscillations and simple harmonic motion. Also to determine if the use of a pendulum is a good strategy for measuring the gravity. I found this experiment to be very interesting since I’ve seen and used pendulums a lot before, but I have never really reflected on why they…

affects centripetal acceleration of an object undergoing uniform motion. The results show centripetal acceleration is affected by radius and velocity but not mass. It gives a better understanding to why objects in uniform motion accelerate towards the centre of a circle. Introduction The purpose of this lab is to determine how the radius, mass and speed of an object can affect the centripetal acceleration of the object in uniform motion. Some concepts used to understand this lab are: 1.…

Newton's first law explains why objects move. Newton's first law states that “An object at rest remains at rest, or if in motion, remains in motion at a constant velocity unless acted on by a net external force.” It cannot get much simpler than Newton's law. Objects will only move if there is force acted upon the object. The most important of the three laws is the second. Newton's second…

Motion Down an Inclined Plane Andrew Park Ms. Jatindranauth SPH 3U7-A September 28, 2017  Introduction The purpose of this lab is to determine the effect displacement has on the final velocity of a trolley on an inclined ramp. What is hypothesized is that as the distance the trolley rolls down decreases, the velocity should decrease with it. Also, because the trolley should uniformly accelerate, the standard equations of motion can be used to calculate many different variables (one such being…

more quickly than the other side. Inclination of rail tracks will balance the wear on both sides, increasing the time between replacements of the rail and reducing the risk of failure to corner at a bend. Mechanism: Application of Uniform Circular Motion: Tilting In Train High competition from other means of transportation have driven railway companies for increased performance, which means shorter time for travelling and improving the ride comfort. Railways for high speed trains are railways…

flying. However, because there is no air in space, there is no air resistance, meaning there is nothing pushing against the ships so that they could fly. In Newton’s first law, he states that “Every body perseveres in its state of rest, or uniform of motion in a right line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impresses thereon” It is the law of inertia. This scene goes against this law because there is nothing pushing on the ship to make it move. So the movie implies that…

The goals of this project are: To define the piecewise function formulas defining the coaster To create a replicated graph of the formulas To determine the maximum height of the coaster as well as the longest drop, in comparison to other great coasters in the world To determine how long the passengers will be in the air, how fast the coaster is going when hitting the “splashy zone”, and where the “splashy zone” should be built To determine the maximum height a passenger can reach during…

Newton’s Second Law of Motion, F=M*A, was a spurious correlation. I needed to do my experiment again, this time accounting for volume by ensuring that each piece of material was the same size and dropped at the same distance. I chose a standard piece of paper, 8.5 by 11, and the materials foam, bubble wrap, and card stock with the new hypothesis that the bubble wrap would provide the best protection. The results that I observed are best explained using Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion,.“For every…

headrests in terms of keeping your body at rest while you are driving, which in turn will keep you safe. When you crash your car, the motion of your body in the car matches the motion of the century itself, so when it crashes, your body has the tendency to stay in motion. So, with the headrest, seatbelt, and airbag, they are all designed to slow down the forward motion of your body in a car. Riding a rollercoaster is a great way to experience Newton 's laws. Relate each law to an aspect of the…

The Impact of Isaac Newton on Modern Science Historical Context Isaac Newton was born into a place and time that situated him in what was the beginning of the age of enlightenment. The mid to late 1600’s were the beginning of a movement that emphasized individualism and reason rather than tradition. Isaac Newton benefitted greatly by being born in this period in time rather than 50 years earlier where the same opportunities he had would not be available and the amount of information available…