Acceleration and force

Acceleration or increasing speed is demonstrated when a constant force is applied to an object. The presenter demonstrates how the speed of a trolley increases as she applies a constant pulling force. The trolley continues to accelerate as long as the force is applied.

22 November 2012

1 minute

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