Lab \"I ATWOOD'S MACHINE , OBJECTIVE: The objective of this experiment is to study Newton's Second Law using the Ame machine. INTRODUCHOH: Newton's Second Law can be studied using a device known as Amt!" machine. it consists of a pulley and two hanging masses. The difference in weight between the hive hanging rnaaaee determinee the net force acting on the 9955'\"- This "at W am'me-s both hanging masses; the heavier mean is accelerated downward and the lighter mesa re mm upward. This system is convenient for studying motion under ccnetent acceleration because we can make the motion much slower. and eeeierto measure, then If\" simply a'm objects tn fall freely under the inuence of gravity. \"W T EQUIPMENT: - Pulley with clamp atlaohed to wood board 0 Set of washers (10) and 2 paper clips - String e Measuring tape or tape measure I Stopwatch (phone) PROCEDURE: 1. Create the apparatus as follows: a} Hang the board off of a oountertop or a shelf or other piece of rmiture. It is recommended that you nd a location that allows for at least 4 feet of drop for the masses. This will increase the time it takes for them to fell and minimize measurement error. 13) Wrap that string around the pulley. Cut it long enough for it to reach the oor on the left and hang down from the pulley a couple of indies on the right. . c) Open 2 paper clips to create a hook from which the washers can be hung and he one clip to each side ofthe string. 2. Place one washer on each side. Pull one side down until the washer touches the oor. Measure the heightoftheotherwashersbouethe lloor. lSiaM . rightside.FuIllleleltsldetotl'-eoor.alor1g withsomeexu'eetring unlmewashereontherightaretouohingtl'tepthy. Pleoeyourphone