Dynamics
Application of Newton's laws of motion to model physical systems. Students resolve forces, including friction and tension, to determine the motion of objects.
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Application of Newton's laws of motion to model physical systems. Students resolve forces, including friction and tension, to determine the motion of objects.
Key Questions
- How does Newton's second law relate force, mass, and acceleration?
- How do we resolve forces acting on an object on an inclined plane?
- What role does friction play in the dynamics of a system?
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