Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: We investigated the dynamics of a two-mass cart-pulley system to examine the relationship between mass distribution and acceleration in a nearly frictionless environment. Motion sensors tracked the cart’s position along the track, allowing us to calculate velocity and acceleration over time. By systematically increasing the mass on the pulley, we observed corresponding increases in the cart's acceleration, enabling a comparison with theoretical predictions based on Newton’s second law.
Source: Journal of Science & Engineering
DOI: 10.64804/t0dwz040
Authors: Vasudevan Govardhanen, Gage Grant, Aidan Dumalagan, Tushaar Akula, Daivik Jajoo, Rohan Avalur, Adrit Sikdar, Jake Cacciarelli
Institution: Manalapan High School
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414019294