Chapter 7. NEWTON’S SECOND LAW A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University © 2007

The space shuttle Endeavor lifts off for an 11-day mission in space. All of Newton’s laws of motion - the law of inertia, action- reaction, and the acceleration produced by a resultant force - are exhibited during this lift-off. Credit: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA- MSFC). NASA

Objectives: After completing this module, you should be able to: Write Newton’s second law using appropriate units for mass, force, and acceleration.Write Newton’s second law using appropriate units for mass, force, and acceleration. Demonstrate your understanding of the distinction between mass and weight.Demonstrate your understanding of the distinction between mass and weight. Draw free-body diagrams for objects at rest and in motion.Draw free-body diagrams for objects at rest and in motion. Apply Newton’s second law to problems involving one or more bodies in constant acceleration.Apply Newton’s second law to problems involving one or more bodies in constant acceleration.

Newton’s First Law Reviewed Newton’s First Law: An object at rest or an object in motion at constant speed will remain at rest or at constant speed in the absence of a resultant force. A glass is placed on a tablecloth and the tablecloth is jerked quickly to the right. The glass tends to remain at rest while the tablecloth is removed.

Newton’s First Law (Cont.) Newton’s First Law: An object at rest or an object in motion at constant speed will remain at rest or at constant speed in the absence of a resultant force. Assume glass and tablecloth move together at constant speed. If the tablecloth stops suddenly, the glass tends to maintain its constant speed.

Understanding the First Law: (a) The driver is forced to move forward. An object at rest tends to remain at rest. Discuss what the driver experiences when a car accelerates from rest and then applies the brakes. (b) Driver must resist the forward motion as brakes are applied. A moving object tends to remain in motion.

Newton’s Second Law: Second Law: Whenever a resultant force acts on an object, it produces an acceleration: an acceleration that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass.Second Law: Whenever a resultant force acts on an object, it produces an acceleration: an acceleration that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass.

Acceleration and Force With Zero Friction Forces Pushing the cart with twice the force produces twice the acceleration. Three times the force triples the acceleration.

Acceleration and Mass Again With Zero Friction F F a a/2 Pushing two carts with same force F produces one-half the acceleration. The acceleration varies inversely with the amount of material (the mass).

Measuring Mass and Force The SI unit of force is the newton (N) and the unit for mass is the kilogram (kg)..

Force and Acceleration 4 N F a = 2 m/s 2 8 N a = 4 m/s 2 F 12N a = 6 m/s 2 F Acceleration a is directly proportional to force F and is in the direction of the force. Friction forces are ignored in this experiment.

Force and Acceleration Fa FFFF aaaa FFaaFFaa = Constant 8 N 4 m/s 2 = 2 kg Inertia or mass of 2 kilograms Mass = 2 kg

MASS: A Measure of Inertia a = 2 m/s 2 3 kg 6 N6 N a = 4 m/s 2 3 kg 12 N a = 6 m/s 2 3 kg 18 N One kg is that mass on which a constant force of 1 N will produce an acceleration of 1 m/s 2. Friction forces are ignored in this experiment.

Metric Systems of Units SI system: Accept kg as unit of mass, m as unit of length, and s as unit of time. Derive new unit of force, the newton (N). F (N) = m (kg) a (m/s 2 )

Newton: The Unit of Force One newton is that resultant force which imparts an acceleration of 1 m/s 2 to a mass of 1 kg. F (N) = m (kg) a (m/s 2 ) What resultant force will give a 3 kg mass an acceleration of 4 m/s 2 ? F = 12 N Remember F = m a F = ? a = 4 m/s 2 3 kg

Comparing the Newton to the Pound 1 N = lb 1 lb = 4.45 N 1 lb 4.45 N A 160-lb person weighs about 712 N A 10-N hammer weighs about 2.25 lb

Example 1: What resultant force F is required to give a 6 kg block an acceleration of 2 m/s 2 ? F = ? 6 kg a = 2 m/s 2 F = m a = (6 kg)(2 m/s 2 ) F = 12 N Remember consistent units for force, mass, and acceleration in all problems.

Example 2: A 40-N resultant force causes a block to accelerate at 5 m/s 2. What is the mass? F = 40 N m=? a = 5 a = 5 m/s 2 m = 8 kg

Example 3. A net force of 4.2 x 10 4 N acts on a 3.2 x 10 4 kg airplane during takeoff. What is the force on the plane’s 75-kg pilot? F = 4.2 x 10 4 N m = 3.2 x 10 4 kg+ F = ma a = 1.31 m/s 2 To find F on 78-kg pilot, assume same acceleration: F = ma = (75 kg)(1.31 m/s 2 ); F = 98.4 N First we find the acceleration a of plane.

A Word About Consistent Units Now that we have derived units of newtons, we can no longer use units that are inconsistent with those definitions. Acceptable measures of LENGTH are: meter (m) SI units: meter (m) Unacceptable units are: centimeters (cm); millimeters (mm); kilometers (km); yards (yd); inches (in.); miles (mi)

Consistent Units (Continued...) Unacceptable units are: grams (gm); milligrams (mg); newtons (N); pounds (lb); ounces (oz) Acceptable measures of MASS are: kilogram (kg) SI units: kilogram (kg) The last three unacceptable units are actually units of force instead of mass.

Consistent Units (Cont.) When we say that the acceptable units for force and mass are the newton and the kilogram, we are referring to their use in physical formulas. ( Such as F = m a ) The centimeter, the millimeter, the milligram, the mile, and the inch may be useful occasionally in describing quantities. But they should not be used in formulas.

Problem Solving Strategy (For the Simpler Problems.) Read problem; draw and label sketch.Read problem; draw and label sketch. List all given quantities and state what is to be found.List all given quantities and state what is to be found. Make sure all given units are consistent with Newton’s second law of motion (F = m a ).Make sure all given units are consistent with Newton’s second law of motion (F = m a ). Determine two of the three parameters in Newton’s law, then solve for the unknown.Determine two of the three parameters in Newton’s law, then solve for the unknown. Read problem; draw and label sketch.Read problem; draw and label sketch. List all given quantities and state what is to be found.List all given quantities and state what is to be found. Make sure all given units are consistent with Newton’s second law of motion (F = m a ).Make sure all given units are consistent with Newton’s second law of motion (F = m a ). Determine two of the three parameters in Newton’s law, then solve for the unknown.Determine two of the three parameters in Newton’s law, then solve for the unknown.

Example 4. A 54-gm tennis ball is in contact with the racket for a distance of 40 cm as it leaves with a velocity of 48 m/s. What is the average force on the ball? Given: v o = 0; v f = 48 m/s x = 0.40 m; m = kg; a = ? First, draw sketch and list given quantities: Given: v o = 0; v f = 48 m/s x = 40 cm; m = 54 gm a = ? Consistent units require converting grams to kilograms and centimeters to meters: Cont...

Example 4 (Cont). A 54-gm tennis ball is in contact with the racket for a distance of 40 cm as it leaves with a velocity of 48 m/s. What is the average force on the ball? 0 F= (0.054 kg)(2880 m/s 2 ); F = 156 N F = ma Knowing that F = m a, we need first to find acceleration a :

Weight and Mass Weight is the force due to gravity. It is directed downward and it varies from location to location.Weight is the force due to gravity. It is directed downward and it varies from location to location. Mass is a universal constant which is a measure of the inertia of a body.Mass is a universal constant which is a measure of the inertia of a body. F = m a so that: W = mg and m = Wg

Weight and Mass: Examples What is the mass of a 200 N block? W = mg 200N 9.8 ft/s 2 What is the weight of a 10-kg block? 9.8 m/s 2 Wm 10 kg W/g = m = (200 N)/(9.8 m/s 2 ) W = 98 N m =20.4 kg

Mass is Constant; W Varies. Earth 98 N 9.8 m/s 2 16N 1.6 m/s 2 m = = 10 kg WgMoon

Description of Objects Objects described by mass or weight: Conversions made by Newton’s 2nd Law: W (N) = m (kg) x 9.8 m/s 2 W = mg m = Wg

Always Remember!! In Physics, the use of Newton’s second law and many other applications makes it absolutely necessary to distinguish between mass and weight. Use the correct units! Metric SI units: Mass is in kg; weight is in N. Always give preference to the SI units.

Example 5. A resultant force of 40 N gives a block an acceleration of 8 m/s 2. What is the weight of the block near the surface of the Earth? W=? F = 40 N a 8 m/s 2 To find weight, we must first find the mass of the block: Now find weight of a 5-kg mass on earth. W = mg = (5 kg)(9.8 m/s 2 ) = (5 kg)(9.8 m/s 2 ) W = 49.0 N

Newton’s Third Law (Reviewed): Third Law: For every action force, there must be an equal and opposite reaction force. Forces occur in pairs.Third Law: For every action force, there must be an equal and opposite reaction force. Forces occur in pairs. Action Reaction Action Reaction

Acting and Reacting Forces Use the words by and on to study action/reaction forces below as they relate to the hand and the bar:Use the words by and on to study action/reaction forces below as they relate to the hand and the bar: The action force is exerted by the _____ on the _____. The reaction force is exerted by the _____ on the _____. bar hands bar hands Action Reaction

Example 6: A 60-kg athlete exerts a force on a 10-kg skateboard. If she receives an acceleration of 4 m/s 2, what is the acceleration of the skateboard? Force on runner = -(Force on board) m r a r = -m b a b (60 kg)(4 m/s 2 ) = -(10 kg) a b a = - 24 m/s 2 Force on Runner Force on Board

Review of Free-body Diagrams: Read problem; draw and label sketch.Read problem; draw and label sketch. Construct force diagram for each object, vectors at origin of x,y axes.Construct force diagram for each object, vectors at origin of x,y axes. Dot in rectangles and label x and y compo- nents opposite and adjacent to angles.Dot in rectangles and label x and y compo- nents opposite and adjacent to angles. Label all components; choose positive direction.Label all components; choose positive direction. Read problem; draw and label sketch.Read problem; draw and label sketch. Construct force diagram for each object, vectors at origin of x,y axes.Construct force diagram for each object, vectors at origin of x,y axes. Dot in rectangles and label x and y compo- nents opposite and adjacent to angles.Dot in rectangles and label x and y compo- nents opposite and adjacent to angles. Label all components; choose positive direction.Label all components; choose positive direction.

Example of Free-body Diagram kgA A B B W = mg BxBx ByBy AxAx AyAy 1. Draw and label sketch. 2. Draw and label vector force diagram. 3. Dot in rectangles and label x and y compo- nents opposite and adjacent to angles.

Applying Newton’s Second Law Read, draw, and label problem.Read, draw, and label problem. Draw free-body diagram for each body.Draw free-body diagram for each body. Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive.Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive. Write Newton’s law for both axes:Write Newton’s law for both axes:  F x = m x  F y = m y  F x = m a x  F y = m a y Solve for unknown quantities.Solve for unknown quantities. Read, draw, and label problem.Read, draw, and label problem. Draw free-body diagram for each body.Draw free-body diagram for each body. Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive.Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive. Write Newton’s law for both axes:Write Newton’s law for both axes:  F x = m x  F y = m y  F x = m a x  F y = m a y Solve for unknown quantities.Solve for unknown quantities.

Example 7: A cart and driver have a mass of 120 kg. What force F is required to give an acceleration of 6 m/s 2 with no friction? 1. Read problem and draw a sketch. 2. Draw a vector force diagram and label forces. Diagram for Cart: n W F 3. Choose x-axis along motion and indicate the right direction as positive (+). x +

Example 7 (Cont.) What force F is required to give an acceleration of 6 m/s 2 ?  F y = 0; n - W = 0 The normal force n is equal to weight W  F x = ma x ; F = ma F = (120 kg)(6 m/s 2 ) F = 720 N Diagram for cart: n W F x + m = 120 kg 4. Write Newton's Law equation for both axes. a y = 0

Example 8: What is the tension T in the rope below if the block accelerates upward at 4 m/s 2 ? (Draw sketch and free-body.) 10 kg a = +4 m/s 2 Ta Tmg +  F x = m a x = 0 (No info)  F y = m a y = m a T - mg = m a mg = (10 kg)(9.8 m/s) = 98 N m a = (10 kg)(4 m/s) = 40 N - 98 N = 40 N T - 98 N = 40 N T = 138 N

Example 9: In the absence of friction, what is the acceleration down the 30 0 incline? 30 0 mg n 60 0 n W mg cos 60 0 mg sin  F x = m a x mg cos 60 0 = m a a = g cos 60 0 a = (9.8 m/s 2 ) cos 60 0 a = 4.9 m/s 2

Example 10. Two-Body Problem: Find tension in the connecting rope if there is no friction on the surfaces. 2 kg 4 kg 12 N Find acceleration of system and tension in connecting cord. First apply F = m a to entire system (both masses). 12 N n (m 2 + m 4 )g  F x = (m 2 + m 4 ) a 12 N = (6 kg) a a =a =a =a = 12 N 6 kg a = 2 m/s 2

Example 10 (Cont.) The two-body problem. 2 kg4 kg 12 N Now find tension T in connecting cord. Apply F = m a to the 2 kg mass where a = 2 m/s 2. T n m2 gm2 gm2 gm2 g  F x = m 2 a T = (2 kg)(2 m/s 2 ) T = 4 N

Example 10 (Cont.) The two-body problem. 2 kg 4 kg 12 N Same answer for T results from focusing on 4-kg by itself. Apply F = m a to the 4 kg mass where a = 2 m/s 2.  F x = m 4 a 12 N - T = (4 kg)(2 m/s 2 ) T = 4 N 12 N n m2 gm2 gm2 gm2 g T

Example 11 Find acceleration of system and tension in cord for the arrangement shown. First apply F = m a to entire system along the line of motion.  F x = (m 2 + m 4 ) a a = 6.53 m/s 2 n m2 gm2 gm2 gm2 g T m4 gm4 gm4 gm4 g T + a Note m 2 g is balanced by n. m 4 g = (m 2 + m 4 ) a (4 kg)(9.8 m/s 2 ) 2 kg + 4 kg a = = m 4 g m 2 + m 4 2 kg 4 kg

Example 11 (Cont.) Now find the tension T given that the acceleration is a = 6.53 m/s 2. To find T, apply F = m a to just the 2 kg mass, ignoring 4 kg. T = (2 kg)(6.53 m/s 2 ) T = 13.1 N Same answer if using 4 kg. m 4 g - T = m 4 a T = m 4 (g - a ) = 13.1 N n m2 gm2 gm2 gm2 g T m4 gm4 gm4 gm4 g T + a 2 kg 4 kg

Example 11. Find the acceleration of the system shown below. (The Atwood machine.) First apply F = m a to entire system along the line of motion.  F x = (m 2 + m 5 ) a a = 4.20 m/s 2 T TT T m2 gm2 gm2 gm2 g m5 gm5 gm5 gm5 g T+a 2 kg 5 kg

Summary Newton’s Second Law: A resultant force produces an acceleration in the direction of the force that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass.

Summary: Procedure Read, draw and label problem.Read, draw and label problem. Draw free-body diagram for each body.Draw free-body diagram for each body. Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive.Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive. Write Newton’s law for both axes:Write Newton’s law for both axes:  F x = m x  F y = m y  F x = m a x  F y = m a y Solve for unknown quantities.Solve for unknown quantities. Read, draw and label problem.Read, draw and label problem. Draw free-body diagram for each body.Draw free-body diagram for each body. Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive.Choose x or y-axis along motion and choose direction of motion as positive. Write Newton’s law for both axes:Write Newton’s law for both axes:  F x = m x  F y = m y  F x = m a x  F y = m a y Solve for unknown quantities.Solve for unknown quantities. N = (kg)(m/s 2 )

CONCLUSION: Chapter 7 Newton’s Second Law of Motion