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PHY.04 MOMENTUM

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GUIDES
1 Momentum Examples
Definitions of quantities, explanations of equations, and worked out example problems.
2 Newton's Second Law and Momentum
Reveals Newton's second law of motion as given on the Principia and defines momentum.
3 Conservation of Momentum
Describes how momentum is conserved in explosions, inelastic collisions, and elastic collisions.
4
Conservation of Momentum Examples
Worked out, numerical examples of conservation of momentum number puzzles.


   JOBS
1 Introduction to Momentum Springboard at TPT
Classroom discussion guide to introduce the concept of momentum as "how difficult it is to stop" a body.
2 Take a Flying Leap Springboard at TPT
Why do we flex our legs when landing from a jump? An introduction to impulse.
3 Conservation of Momentum Number Puzzles Part I: Momentum - Presentation HD (QuickTime) - Answers
Simple, basic, fundamental, gentle lead-in to the wonderful world of momentum conservation.
4 Conservation of Momentum Number Puzzles Part II: Speed - Answers
Repeat of the scenarios presented in part 1, this time trying to solve for a missing velocity.
5
Conservation of Momentum Number Puzzles Part III: More Puzzles - Answers
You can never have too much practice solving conservation of momentum number puzzles.



LABS
1
Crash and Stick [PhET[ at TPT
Conservation of momentum in inelastic collisions.
 

DEMO - The unlinked titles below are available in the Conceptual Physics lab manual from Pearson Education - Amazon link

Things That Go Bump at TPT
The old demo showing the difference in force between an elastic and inelastic collision using a switchable point swinging dart.
   
  OTHER - The unlinked titles below are available in the Conceptual Physics lab manual from Pearson Education - Amazon link
1
Momentum Begins With an M (QuickTime)
Part of the "Physics Begins with an M" series. This is a QuickTime export from Keynote that has been Zipped.
2
Egg Toss Competition - VideoClips
The details and mechanics of a one-period egg toss competition.
3
YouTube Physics: Danny MacAskill April 2009 - Link to the YouTube video (v=Z19zFlPah-o) Running Time 5:38
A broad, encompassing physics lesson to accompany this jaw-dropping, slickly-produced mini-masterpiece of applied physics.
4
Kinetic Karnival - Episode 1: Forces and Collisions at TPT
Jearl Walker breaks bricks with his bare hands and volunteers to be the meat for a nail board sandwich. Alternate forms accommodate students seated side-by-side.
5
Mechanical Universe: Conservation of Momentum [TPT question sets]
This episode develops the ideas associated with conservation of momentum in one and two dimensions. What better backdrop than Chalky's Billiard Academy? Alternate forms accommodate students seated side-by-side.
6
Momentum Crossword at TPT
Not a typical academic subject matter crossword. This one adds general high school vocabulary words. Over 100 words and 150 crosses in total.
7 Practice Test Questions
Sample test questions covering momentum.
   

ARCHIVED

Data Studious
Getting acquainted with Pasco's Data Studio with the intent to use it for a conservation of momentum lab.

Crash and Stick
Conservation of momentum in inelastic collisions.

Such Sweet Sorrow
Conservation of momentum in explosions.


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