Students must predict the KE added to the system when a Kuiper Belt Object is hit with an explosive charge. Students must first look at the momentum of each piece after the explosion to determine the original speed of the Kuiper Belt...

Students must predict the original speed of a Kuiper Belt Object by hitting it with an explosive charge and looking at the momentum of each piece after the explosion.

Students must predict the new velocity of a curling stone after it collides with a curling stone that was previously at rest.

Overview of key terms and equations for linear momentum, including a derivation of Newton's second law from the conservation of linear momentum.

Students examine how different balls react when colliding with different surfaces, giving plenty of opportunity for them to see the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions, learn how to calculate momentum, and understand the...

In this activity, students examine how different balls react when colliding with different surfaces. Also, they will have plenty of opportunity to learn how to calculate momentum and understand the principle of conservation of momentum.

Students examine collisions between two skateboards with different masses to learn about conservation of momentum in collisions.

The interactive simulation demonstrates the conservation of momentum through a Newton?s Cradle simulation.

After reading about the historical development of concepts of conserved motion, young scholars are directed to a series of activities to gain a better understanding of momentum, conservation of momenta, angular momentum, and conservation...

Learners learn about the physical force of linear momentum - movement in a straight line - by investigating collisions. They learn an equation that engineers use to describe momentum. Students also investigate the psychological...

Intended for students with a strong math and science background, a course introducing physics concepts of Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves. Twenty-four class sessions in video format are...

This is the glossary of terms and definitions used in Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum from the AP Physics online text.

This page provides 30 questions that cover the major concepts presented in Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum from the AP Physics online text.

From a chapter on Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses developing an equation for rotational work, how to determine the rotational kinetic energy along with a problem-solving...

A mathematically understandable presentation of relativistic energy. Parts include Relativistic Energy, Rest Mass Energy, Conservation of Energy, Pair Production, Relativistic Kinetic Energy, and even Kinetic Energy. A couple of...

Lesson plan to be used for grades 3-5. Does require a Jensen Bar, dynamic carts, firecrackers, and pop cans. Change the masses of the carts to compare and contrast momentum.

Students explore angular momentum and conservation. Some topics examined in the activities are angular momentum, torque, and conservation. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, practice problems, and exam questions....

Through examples and practice problems, this interactive tutorial helps students understand the Law of Action-Reaction as it has to do with Newton's Laws.

A quick activity to see how to speed up your spin on a chair.

This page provides a summary of each section in Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum from the AP Physics online text.

A collection of simulations representing concepts discussed in a mechanics unit of physics.

Description of a museum exhibit in which the forces exerted by two gyroscope wheels are analyzed. Excellent demonstration idea.

Students learn the concept of angular momentum and its correlation to mass, velocity and radius. They experiment with rotation and an object's mass distribution. In an associated literacy activity, students use basic methods of...

Description of a museum exhibit in which the spinning bicycle wheel induces the rotation of a student in a rotating chair. Excellent demonstration idea.