Newton’s Laws
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Newton’s LawsNewton’s LawsClass NotesClass Notes
Patrick Kocsis
McMillan Magnet Middle School
Omaha Public Schools
Newton’s First LawNewton’s First Law An object at rest remains at rest and An object at rest remains at rest and
an object in motion remains in an object in motion remains in motion (at a constant speed and in a motion (at a constant speed and in a straight line) unless acted on by an straight line) unless acted on by an unbalanced force.unbalanced force.
How does this animation prove Newton’s 1How does this animation prove Newton’s 1stst Law? Law?
Newton’s First LawNewton’s First Law
Write three examples of the 1Write three examples of the 1stst law: law:
Draw a diagram of Newton’s 1Draw a diagram of Newton’s 1stst law: law:
Newton’s Second LawNewton’s Second Law
The acceleration of an The acceleration of an object depends on the object depends on the massmass of the object and the of the object and the amount of amount of forceforce applied. applied.•EquationEquation
FForce=orce=MMass x ass x AAcceleration cceleration ((F=M x AF=M x A))
Newton’s Second LawNewton’s Second Law
How do these animations prove How do these animations prove Newton’s Second Law?Newton’s Second Law?
Newton’s Second LawNewton’s Second Law
Write two examples of the 2Write two examples of the 2ndnd law law
Create a diagram showing the 2Create a diagram showing the 2ndnd law law
Newton’s Third LawNewton’s Third Law
For every force there is an equal and For every force there is an equal and opposite force.opposite force.
How do these animations prove How do these animations prove Newton’s Third Law?Newton’s Third Law?
Newton’s Third LawNewton’s Third Law
Write three examples of the 3Write three examples of the 3rdrd law: law:
Draw a diagram to demonstrate the Draw a diagram to demonstrate the 33rdrd law: law:
Putting the Laws TogetherPutting the Laws Together Boat LabBoat Lab
• Students will design and build boats that Students will design and build boats that will compete in the “Monarch Grand will compete in the “Monarch Grand Prix” to win a grand prize of 100 Grand.Prix” to win a grand prize of 100 Grand.
Students will complete a computer Students will complete a computer simulation of the boat lab that applies simulation of the boat lab that applies Newton’s Laws to the task.Newton’s Laws to the task.
Students will design and create balloon-Students will design and create balloon-powered boats. powered boats.
Students will work within a budget.Students will work within a budget. Students will complete a formal lab write-up Students will complete a formal lab write-up
utilizing the scientific method.utilizing the scientific method.
Slough PicturesSlough Pictures
Boat PicturesBoat Pictures
Side View Front View
Top View
Boat Pictures (cont.)Boat Pictures (cont.)
Side View Front View
Top View
Idea for Computer Idea for Computer Simulation Simulation
Physics Boat RacingPhysics Boat Racing
Patrick KocsisPatrick Kocsis
Simulation Suggestion 1Simulation Suggestion 1
MassMass• Create 3 different sized ‘boats’ Create 3 different sized ‘boats’ • The highest mass moves slowest, the The highest mass moves slowest, the
lowest mass moves fastest across the lowest mass moves fastest across the track.track.
= Boat
90g
60g
30g
S l o w M o v e m e n t
M e d i u m M o v e m e n t
F a s t M o v e m e n t
= Track
Simulation Suggestion 2Simulation Suggestion 2 ForceForce
• Use 3 different sized balloons but same Use 3 different sized balloons but same sized boatsized boat
• The lowest amount of force moves The lowest amount of force moves slowest, the highest amount of mass slowest, the highest amount of mass moves fastest across the track.moves fastest across the track.
= Boat
S l o w M o v e m e n t
M e d i u m M o v e m e n t
F a s t M o v e m e n t
= Track
= Balloon
Simulation Suggestion 3Simulation Suggestion 3
Boat designBoat design• Create 3 same massed boats, but change hull Create 3 same massed boats, but change hull
design design • The blunt front moves slowest, the sleekest The blunt front moves slowest, the sleekest
front moves fastest across the track.front moves fastest across the track.
= Boat
S l o w M o v e m e n t
M e d i u m M o v e m e n t
F a s t M o v e m e n t
= Track = Balloon
Simulation Suggestion 4Simulation Suggestion 4 Mass, Force, and DesignMass, Force, and Design
• Students can create their own boats, Students can create their own boats, using the three variables to check their using the three variables to check their design for efficiency design for efficiency
M o v e m e n t T i m e d
= Track
Student Boat
Mass Choices
90g
60g
30g
(Boat)Force Choices
(Balloon)Design Choices
(Hull)
Questions?Questions?
Thanks for listening.Thanks for listening.