Demo: Newton's Third Law (Force Vectors)

Two Smart Carts with Vector Displays are placed at rest with their rubber bumpers against each other. The forces are equal and opposite on two carts that are being pushed at rest. Then the two carts are pushed back and forth: The forces are equal and opposite on two carts that are in motion. Finally, add a third cart between them and observe the effect on the forces.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

The Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit comes with a Blue Smart Cart and all the accessories you need to perform amazing physics demonstrations in kinematics and dynamics.

Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

The Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit comes with a Red Smart Cart and all the accessories you need to perform amazing physics demonstrations in kinematics and dynamics.

Smart Cart Vector Display

The Smart Cart Vector Display adds visual vectors to your Smart Cart for force, acceleration, or velocity. Connect it to the Smart Cart’s accessory port to visualize vectors in real time!

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