What is the independent variable in the acceleration of the trolley practical?
The angle of the ramp.
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How is the acceleration calculated?
a = 2sv2−u2
Where:
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Why are light gates used?
To measure the speed of the trolley at two points so the acceleration can be calculated.
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What is the purpose of the interrupt card?
To trigger the light gates and allow the speeds to be measured accurately.
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