1. Acceleration and Newton’s 2nd Law

2. Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
F = m x a
Force = Mass x Acceleration
N = kg x m/s2

3. What does this mean?
If acceleration is constant (like when an object is falling) then a heavier object will have greater force than a lighter object.

4. In your journal, use Newton’s 2nd law and the results of your experiment to explain the Barringer Crater.

5. What does this mean?
If force is constant, (like pushing a shopping cart) then a heavier object will accelerate less than a lighter object.

6. Compare these accelerations!

7. Let’s bowl! Design an experiment to give us evidence for one of these claims!
Claim 1: If acceleration is constant (like when an object is falling) then a heavier object will have greater force when colliding than a lighter object.
Claim 2: If force is constant, (like a push on a shopping cart) then a heavier object will accelerate less than a lighter object.
Claim 3: If mass is constant, greater acceleration will result in greater force of impact.