This “Required Practical: Acceleration” PowerPoint lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Physics Foundation Tier students. It focuses on investigating the relationship between acceleration and force using Newton’s Second Law of Motion (F=ma). This lesson provides step-by-step guidance for the required practical, ensuring students can conduct the experiment, collect and analyze data, and apply their findings to real-world physics concepts.
The practical investigation is introduced, where students measure how the acceleration of a trolley changes with varying force. They follow a structured method using a trolley, a pulley system, and weights to vary force while keeping mass constant. Data is recorded in a results table and plotted as a force vs. acceleration graph to observe the relationship.
This editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file is specifically designed for AQA GCSE Physics Foundation Tier students. Updated in February 2025, it provides structured guidance, hands-on learning opportunities, and exam-focused practice, making it an essential resource for mastering acceleration and Newton’s Second Law in GCSE Physics.
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