How Do You Calculate Resultant Force in Trolley Experiments?

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In summary, the coursework involves analyzing data on the mass and acceleration of a trolley on an incline, with the incline designed to counteract friction. In one experiment, the mass of the trolley is 995g and it is accelerated by adding masses to a hanger. In another experiment, the mass on the trolley is increased while the mass on the hanger remains at 200g. The goal is to calculate the resultant force, and it is unclear whether to use the weight or the equation f=ma.
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my coursework is to analyse data i have been given the mass on a hanger and acceleration of a trolley on an incline. the incline is there to counteract friction and the mass of the trolley is 995g. the trolley was accelerated by taking masses from on the trolley and adding them to a hanger pulling the trolley.

i have also been gven an extension of the coursework were i have the mass on the trolley and the acceleration but this time the mass on the trolley increased at the mass on the hanger remained at 200g. the mass of the trolley itself is still 995g

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i would like to know how i calculate the resultant force

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i am not sure if i find the weight for the 1st experiement and this will give then force. and do i use f = ma for the second experiement.
 
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Holly, you haven't given a full description of the problem.
 

FAQ: How Do You Calculate Resultant Force in Trolley Experiments?

1. How do I calculate force?

To calculate force, you will need to use the formula F = m x a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration. This formula is known as Newton's second law of motion. Simply plug in the values for mass and acceleration and solve for force.

2. What units are used to measure force?

Force is typically measured in Newtons (N) in the metric system or in pounds (lb) in the imperial system. Some other units used to measure force include dynes, pounds-force, and kilogram-force.

3. How does force affect an object's motion?

According to Newton's first law of motion, an object will remain at rest or in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This means that force can either cause an object to start moving, change its direction or speed, or stop its motion.

4. What are the different types of forces?

There are several types of forces, including gravitational force, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. In everyday life, we also encounter contact forces such as friction, tension, and normal force.

5. How can I determine the direction of a force?

The direction of a force is determined by its vector. Vectors have magnitude (size) and direction, and they are represented by arrows. The direction of the force vector is the same as the direction in which the force is acting on an object. For example, if a force is pushing an object to the right, the force vector would point to the right.

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