Week 1: March 23rd - 27th
Week 1 online focuses primarily on Newton's Second Law of Motion and the equation, F=ma. Your first task is to research Newton's Second Law on your own and have an understanding of what the law states. Then, using your knowledge of the math triangle and what we have covered in class so far, complete the following (2) assignments in order.
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Additional materials have been provided for you below if you are unsure of where to begin and/or would like additional information to assist you in your studies and further your knowledge of the content.
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Read for a general overview of Newton's Second Law. Stop when you get to the section titled, "What do we do when a force is directed at an angle?". We only cover linear motion in Physics I, or motion along a single axis.
Examine the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. Pick any two variables. Are they directly related (↑,↑)? Indirectly related (↑,↓)? How do you know?
Continue to examine the relationship between force and acceleration, while mass is held constant (i.e. it doesn't change).
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Michigan Science Standards:
HS-PS2-1
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Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
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