For this assessment, you will be taking Newton’s laws and describing how they are illustrated in a specific event. You only need to choose one of the options provided. Once you select the option, you will describe in detail how this option illustrates each of Newton’s three laws of motion.
**Option One:**
Amusement parks are a great place to see Newton's laws of motion in action. Choose your favorite ride and describe the parts of the ride that illustrate each of Newton's laws of motion. You are only required to give a written description; however, if you would like, you may draw and label a picture in addition to the paragraph explanation. Please be sure to look at the rubric to see exactly what you are expected to include!
**Option Two:**
Understanding the laws of motion can enhance performance in sport activities. Choose your favorite sport and describe where players use Newton’s three laws of motion to be successful. You are only required to give a written description; however, if you would like, you may draw and label a picture in addition to the paragraph explanation. Please be sure to look at the rubric to see exactly what you are expected to include!
**Option Three:**
In the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Wearing seat belts helps save lives. Describe how Newton’s three laws of motion are used in testing the safety of our automobiles. You are only required to give a written description; however, if you would like, you may draw and label a picture in addition to the paragraph explanation. Please be sure to look at the rubric to see exactly what you are expected to include!
Answer (3)
Football: The first law takes place before the snap. When the quarterback is still calling out his play, everyone including the ball, are still. The ball remains motionless until it is acted upon by the center. The center flings the ball back to the quarterback causing it to go into motion, then remains motionless until the quarterback throws the ball to a wide receiver for a touchdown. When the defensive lines meet, the heavier players such as New England's Vince Wilfork, require much more force applied to them to move them out of the way than it would to hit Julian Edelman which explains the second law. This can also explain the third law as well. When one defensive line pushes against another, they both apply force to each other and if they are the same strength, the reaction for one lineman is the others opposite re-action
When applying Newton's laws of motion to physical situations, it is essential to start by identifying an object and listing all forces acting upon it. An example of Newton's laws at work can be seen in amusement park rides. For instance, consider a roller coaster. Newton's First Law, the law of inertia, is observed when a coaster car remains at rest until a chain lift exerts a force to move it upward. It also comes into play at the top of a drop when the car pauses momentarily before beginning its descent. Newton's Second Law is highlighted as the car accelerates down the hill, with the force of gravity acting on the mass of the coaster car generating acceleration (F=ma). Finally, Newton's Third Law, the action-reaction principle, is illustrated when the car pushes against the track and the track pushes back with an equal and opposite force, which is crucial in making the car navigate through loops and turns.
In sports, such as football, all three of Newton's laws are at play. For example, Newton's First Law can be seen when a ball remains stationary until kicked by a player. Newton's Second Law is evident when the ball accelerates depending on the force applied and its mass. And Newton's Third Law is illustrated when players collide; each applies a force to the other, and both players experience equal and opposite forces.
In terms of automobile safety, Newton's laws are crucial for understanding car crash dynamics. Newton's First Law explains how passengers continue moving forward even after a vehicle stops suddenly in a crash, which justifies the need for seat belts. Newton's Second Law can be used to calculate the forces experienced by passengers during a crash considering the mass and acceleration (deceleration, in this case) of the car. Lastly, Newton's Third Law is seen when a car crashes into a barrier; the force the car exerts on the barrier is matched by an equal and opposite force from the barrier on the car, significantly impacting the car's motion and the forces felt by the passengers.
I chose Option One: Amusement parks and explained how a roller coaster illustrates Newton's three laws of motion: inertia, force and acceleration, and action-reaction. I provided examples such as the effects of gravity, the relationship between mass and acceleration, and the action-reaction forces between the coaster and the track. These examples help illustrate how these fundamental laws apply in a real-world amusement park setting.
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