Lab: Newton's Second Law

Question 1

The force applied to the physics cart is manipulated. This is the variable.

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independent

Question 2

The cart accelerates due to the force applied to the cart. Acceleration is therefore the variable.

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dependent

Question 3

A “constant” is a parameter that stays the same regardless of the variables. One parameter of the cart that is held constant is the .

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mass

Question 4

The mass of the physics cart is manipulated. This is the variable.

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independent

Question 5

Review data tables A–D in your Student Guide. Did you record all data throughout the virtual lab experiment?

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yes

Question 6

The cart accelerates differently as the mass of the cart changes. Acceleration is therefore the variable.

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dependent

Lab: Newton's Second Law Answers