Question detail
In an experiment to investigate acceleration, which variable is typically changed to observe its effect on acceleration?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Mass of the trolley
- B. Distance travelled
- C. Time taken
- D. Speed of the trolley
Answer
Mass of the trolley
Explanation
Changing the mass of the trolley allows for the investigation of how mass affects acceleration according to Newton's second law.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Newton's Second Law
Students often confuse the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, thinking that mass and acceleration are interchangeable.
Remember that Newton's second law states that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). Focus on how changing mass affects acceleration for a constant force.
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