Weight and Mass
This problem set is designed to help students understand the concepts of weight and mass, and to distinguish between the two.
The Atwood Machine
This question derives the equation of acceleration of the Atwood Machine. The properties of this interesting machine will then be analyzed.
Measurement: Mass I
The following set of questions will explore how to best compare and measure using non-standard units of measurement in relation to the mass (weight) of objects.
Blocks on a Pyramid 2
Exploration of free body diagrams, two body acceleration, and newton’s laws through the system of two blocks resting on a pyramid and attached by a pulley.
Blocks on a Pyramid
Exploration of free body diagrams, two body acceleration, and newton’s laws through the system of two blocks resting on a pyramid and attached by a pulley.
Weight in an Elevator
How does a reading on a scale change when on a moving elevator? Scenarios with an elevator moving at different velocities and acceleration will be considered. The concepts learned will then be used to analyze data from a real-life experiment.