Accelaration of an object
S74
Experimental Investigation
Determining Acceleration in relativity to force and mass
Reece Day Izaac Ellings/Lachlan Morgan 26/08/2013
Mr Fogarty
1. Introduction
Background theory review
Physics is defined as the study of matter and energy as well as their interactions (Lombardi, 2001). Although physics is more theoretical based, countless solutions are discovered through observation/experimentation (Physics.org, ?) and many seemingly intricate things in nature can be understood in terms of relatively straightforward mathematical relationships. These mathematical relationships are a recurring concept in the fields of Kinematics and Dynamics which focuses on ways in which objects/matter move whilst evaluating behaviours like displacement, acceleration and velocity (Wise Geek, 03-13).
Kinematics derives its name from the Greek word for “motion” (kinema) (Sparknotes, 2011). This field is centred under a sub branch of mechanics which deals with pure motion, without reference/implication to the forces and masses involved (Dictionary.com, 2013). Kinematics is relevant to a number of real-world applications and include occupations in robotics, space science and many other industries. Alternatively, dynamics is the enquiry for causes of motion and originates from the Greek word “dunamis” meaning power. Generally speaking, researchers with an occupation in dynamics, study how a physical system might develop or change over time and analysis the causes of those changes (Wikipedia, 2013). Essentially kinematics covers the “what” of motion, while dynamics covers the “how” and “why” (Sparknotes, 2011).
In dynamics, the properties of force and mass are necessary traits which define the acceleration of an object. This theory is relative to Newton’s second Law of Motion which states “the mass of an object affects the way that it moves when acted upon by one or more forces” (Lofts, 2012). In the Experimental Investigation carried out,
Experimental Investigation
Determining Acceleration in relativity to force and mass
Reece Day Izaac Ellings/Lachlan Morgan 26/08/2013
Mr Fogarty
1. Introduction
Background theory review
Physics is defined as the study of matter and energy as well as their interactions (Lombardi, 2001). Although physics is more theoretical based, countless solutions are discovered through observation/experimentation (Physics.org, ?) and many seemingly intricate things in nature can be understood in terms of relatively straightforward mathematical relationships. These mathematical relationships are a recurring concept in the fields of Kinematics and Dynamics which focuses on ways in which objects/matter move whilst evaluating behaviours like displacement, acceleration and velocity (Wise Geek, 03-13).
Kinematics derives its name from the Greek word for “motion” (kinema) (Sparknotes, 2011). This field is centred under a sub branch of mechanics which deals with pure motion, without reference/implication to the forces and masses involved (Dictionary.com, 2013). Kinematics is relevant to a number of real-world applications and include occupations in robotics, space science and many other industries. Alternatively, dynamics is the enquiry for causes of motion and originates from the Greek word “dunamis” meaning power. Generally speaking, researchers with an occupation in dynamics, study how a physical system might develop or change over time and analysis the causes of those changes (Wikipedia, 2013). Essentially kinematics covers the “what” of motion, while dynamics covers the “how” and “why” (Sparknotes, 2011).
In dynamics, the properties of force and mass are necessary traits which define the acceleration of an object. This theory is relative to Newton’s second Law of Motion which states “the mass of an object affects the way that it moves when acted upon by one or more forces” (Lofts, 2012). In the Experimental Investigation carried out,
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