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#Use the equation <math>v^2 - u^2=2as</math> to calculate the [[acceleration]] of the glider.
#Repeat steps 4-7 adding 0.1N [[weight]] up to around 0.6N.
#Plot a [[Scatter Graph|scatter graph]] with the [[force]] of [[weight]] on the [[x-axis]] and the [[acceleration]] on the [[y-axis]]. The [[gradient]] of this [[graphLine of Best Fit|line of best fit]] will be the [[mass]] of the glider showing that <math>F=ma</math>.
#Measure the [[mass]] of the glider using an [[Electronic Balance|electronic balance]] to compare results.