Newton's Third Law

In this lab, students will investigate how two Smart Carts exert forces on each other in different scenarios. Using force sensors on each cart, students will compare force measurements to better understand Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Grade Level: High School • Middle School

Subject: Physical Science

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Featured Equipment

Dynamics Track End Stop (2 pack)

Replacement end stops for the Dynamics Tracks.

PAStrack

Connect two 0.5-m length tracks and use with dynamics carts to study motion.

Cart Mass (Set of 2)

These 250-gram masses fit in any Dynamics Cart (including the Smart Cart) or the Discover Friction Accessory.

Smart Cart (Blue)

The Smart Cart is the ultimate tool for your physics lab with built-in sensors that measure force, position, velocity, three axes of acceleration, and three axes of rotational velocity. U.S. Patent No. 10,481,173

Smart Cart (Red)

The Smart Cart is the ultimate tool for your physics lab and includes built-in sensors for measuring force, position, velocity, three axes of acceleration, and three axes of rotational velocity. Patent No. 10481173

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