Mechanics and Universal Gravitation · Mechanics & Motion

Newtonian Dynamics and Forces

Examining the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in complex multi body systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the free body diagram serve as a predictive tool for system acceleration?
  2. 2In what ways do frictional forces limit or enable the efficiency of mechanical systems?
  3. 3How would an engineer use Newton's laws to calculate the tension requirements for a suspension bridge?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS2-1
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Mechanics and Universal Gravitation
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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