A Newton is approximately the weight of an apple, so force is measured in apples! Apply Newton's Second Law of Motion to determine the force acting on an object. 

Concepts

newton's second law of motion, force, mass, acceleration

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an introduction to Newton's Second Law of Motion
• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for practice and clarifying questions

Classroom Considerations

• Viewing the video requires Internet access
• Continues in a series of 49 physics lessons

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Emphasizes vocabulary and explains new vocabulary in context

Cons

• Does not include an example with the mass or acceleration as the unknown