External Force and Newton's Laws

The external force exerted by the hand through the elastic band causes the system of two carts to accelerate. The carts’ sensors are used to measure the forces and the acceleration. Theoretical values of the acceleration and string tension are calculated using Newton’s laws, and then are compared to the measured values.

Grade Level: CollegeHigh School

Subject: Physics

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