Force Lab
Instructions:
a. Write the force on the spring scale and draw an arrow under each spring
scale in the direction of the force.
b. Predict the net force and the direction of the object.
c. Calculate the net force. Show your work. Put the actual net force and
direction in the actual box
d. Write “Balanced” are “Unbalanced” in the box provided to describe the
net force exerted on the block.
a. Write the force on the spring scale and draw an arrow under each spring
scale in the direction of the force.
b. Predict the net force and the direction of the object.
c. Calculate the net force. Show your work. Put the actual net force and
direction in the actual box
d. Write “Balanced” are “Unbalanced” in the box provided to describe the
net force exerted on the block.
*Conclusion Questions
1. Are there any forces acting on the block other than those applied by
the group members? Explain.
Yes, there is gravity and there is the force of the table pushing against the block
2. Student A is pulling with a force of 30N to the right and student B is
pulling with a force of 40N to the left.
The net force of the system is 10N .
1. Are there any forces acting on the block other than those applied by
the group members? Explain.
Yes, there is gravity and there is the force of the table pushing against the block
2. Student A is pulling with a force of 30N to the right and student B is
pulling with a force of 40N to the left.
The net force of the system is 10N .
3. Produce a scenario that includes four different unbalanced forces on the
above object. The net force of the system is 60 N to the right. Explain your
diagram below.
On the side has one spring attached, applying 10 N while on the other side, there are three springs. One spring applies 13 N. Another spring applies 37N of force each, and the middle spring applies 20N of force.
above object. The net force of the system is 60 N to the right. Explain your
diagram below.
On the side has one spring attached, applying 10 N while on the other side, there are three springs. One spring applies 13 N. Another spring applies 37N of force each, and the middle spring applies 20N of force.