Lab on measuring the inertial mass

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The discussion revolves around a lab focused on measuring inertial mass using gravitational masses of 100g, 200g, 300g, and 400g. Participants are confused about the methodology, particularly regarding the trajectory of the masses and the use of ticker tape to measure acceleration. The setup involves placing weights in a cart and using a pulley system to drop a standard mass of 20g to determine acceleration. Clarification is sought on whether there is a specific formula needed to calculate inertial mass from the gathered data. The conversation highlights the need for more information to fully understand the experimental process.
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Ok we just did a lab on measuring the inertial mass. This is going to be really hard for me to explain but i'll try. Anyways here's the problem the gravitation masses are given to us.The are 100g, 200g, 300g and 400g. We also have to use ticker tape and we ended up finding the acceleration by finding the velocity and so on. Is there a formula or something that I am completely forgetting that helps us find the inertial masses. If anyone needs anymore information i'll post it but please try to help me I am really confused.
 
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Speaking for myself: I need more info to get what's going on.

First of all, what kind of a trajectory are these masses following? Are they dropping straight down in free fall? Are they sliding down an inclined plane?
 
We placed those weights of 100g into a cart that's 100 g. Then used dropped a standard mass with a pulley on the edge of a desk and let it fall to determine the acceleration from the ticker tape. The standard mass is 20 g
 

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