Forces in 2D Labs
The following PDF files represent a collection of Lab write ups pertaining to the topic of Forces in 2D. The Labs are synchronized to readings from the Tutorial, missions of the Minds On activities, and more. Teachers may print these Labs and their related Ruberics and use them freely with their classes. Learn more about creating a Lab Notebook for these activities as well as Reporting and Guidelines.
Available Labs
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It's a Breeze Lab
What is the mathematical relationship between the effective force exerted by a fan upon a fan cart and the angle between the fan cart and the fan’s blowing direction?
Getting Hung Up by Tension Lab
What is the result of conducting a force analysis on an object at equilibrium?
Sign Hanging Lab
How does the measured tension in the string supporting a sign compared to the theoretically predicted value?
Maximum Load Lab
What is the maximum load which a light string can support when assuming a v-shaped orientation and supported on its ends at two points? How does the measured value compare to the predicted value?
Science Friction Adventure Lab
What is the coefficient of friction for a wood block on a metal track and what is the maximum angle at which the track can be inclined before the block accelerates from rest? How are these two values related?
Inclined Plane Lab
How is the weight of an object mathematically related to the component of the weight directed parallel to the inclined plane?
On a Roll Challenge Lab
What is the speed of a cart after rolling from rest a given distance along an inclined plane with a specified angle? How does it relate to the predicted speed?
Modified Atwood's Machine Lab
What is the mathematical equation relating the final velocity (after accelerating 1.00 m from rest) of a low-friction cart (or air track glider) to the amount of hanging mass on a modified Atwood’s machine?