Newton's First Law

The purpose of this experiment is to determine how external forces influence an object's motion. The following objects are pushed briefly: A cart and a friction block. An analysis of this motion yields Newton's First Law.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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Newton’s Laws Experiment

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