Video on Newton’s second law of motion
August 21, 2011 22 CommentsHi and welcome to my video on Newton’s second law of motion. The second law is one of three laws published by Sir Isaac Newton in 1687.
I start the video by introducing the law in the form F=ma and explaining each term in the equation and how we may use it to predict forces and accelerations of objects. I then conduct three experiments using different forces to accelerate wooden blocks along a frictionless surface. By observing the positions of the blocks at one second intervals I’m able to demonstrate the way in which force and mass affect the acceleration of an object.
You can follow me as I use my tablet to work through examples of the use of the equation F=ma to predict the accelerations and forces acting on the blocks.
The video is available in high definition. Once you start playing the video you can use the options at the bottom right of the video player to select a higher resolution format and to play it full screen.
You can also read my tutorial on the second law here where I provide further explanation of the second law.
I have now released an ebook which explains Newton’s second law of motion in five easy to understand steps. It is available in two versions; one for the iPhone and iPod touch and one for the iPad. The ebook contains over eleven minutes of animation, a range of images, and questions with solutions so that you may check your understanding. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, please follow the links below to the iBookstore where you may download a free sample or buy the full ebook. You can also see a video of the contents of the ebook here.
Link to iPhone and iPod touch version:
Link to iPad version:
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Mac
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This is very cool……
Hope to see more!!!
Well done! This is so helpful…
Thanks for the feedback Ryo.
Mac
Cool animation , examples and explanation.It helped me for my exams>please do put more videos on physics
Thanks Aadil, I am working on my video on Newton’s third law of motion now.
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This is very useful. Thank you very much prof Mac
Thanks for your feedback Deven. Mac
thnx for the vid thnx u verry much!!!
Thanks for your comment John.
Mac
professor that was cool .you are incredible.i am glad that i found ur vid 2 weeks before exam
regards
dev
Thanks Dev. Good luck in your exams. Mac
Hi Prof Mac,
Your videos are incredible. I wish Zambian science teachers/lecturers would present learning material that way.
Thanks Moses. Mac
wow wt a grat explanation……….
Thanks for your feedback Puneet. Mac
omg…! tat was excellent explanation..! thanks mate
keep on continuing the gud job ! MAC
Thanks for your feedback Balu.
Mac
hi prof. mac
I am very glad to join your website.
uctually nowadays I am very interesting to watch your vedio lessons about newtons laws of motion and I understood alot of experience and willy appreciate that your unforgettible work and I hope I’ll be a professor like you.
thank you very much.
Hi Yahya,
Thank you for your feedback. Best wishes for your future studies.
Regards Mac
cool cool explaination.
I like your teaching
I will visit again
thx
Thanks for your feedback Jaime. I wish you success in your studies.
Regards Mac
pretty cool explination
Thanks. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. Mac