Speaker one We’ve been using Sir Isaac Newton’s theories for hundreds of years and still use his equations today. Now, how can we test Newton’s second law using equipment found in our laboratory?

The equation F = ma is one of the most important in physics. Yet we have so far not explained how to get a quantitative operational definition of either mass or force. Somehow, from this one ...

For the total mass of each glider, calculate the value of \(\frac{1}{\text{mass}}\). For example, 100 g has a mass of 0.1 kg. The value of \(\frac{1}{\text{mass}}\) is \(\frac{1}{0.1}\) = 10 /kg. Plot ...

Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion states, "A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force." What, then, happens to a body ...