Forensics Case 6 - Measuring Momentum: Using distance moved after impact to estimate velocity
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Science: Forensics: Data Analysis
9-12
60 - 100 Minutes
TI-84 series
Sensor - Dual Range Force
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
- Dual-Range Force Sensor
- Vernier EasyLink™
- Clamp or heavy tape
- 1.5 m (or longer) ramp of strong cardboard or wood
- Meter stick
- 25 cm (or higher) support for ramp
- Masking tape
- 450-500 g vehicle about 7 cm tall
- Book, 5-7 cm thick
- Book, 2 cm thick
- String or wide rubber band
Lessons
Data Collection
Forensics Case 6 - Measuring Momentum: Using distance moved after impact to estimate velocity
Activity Overview
This activity introduces the concept of momentum as it applies to vehicle collisions. Students accurately gather data of collision of a vehicle with a stationary object, and establish a relationship between the distance an object moves after a collision with a vehicle and the momentum of the vehicle.
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Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Science: Forensics: Data Analysis
9-12
60 - 100 Minutes
TI-84 series
Sensor - Dual Range Force
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
- Dual-Range Force Sensor
- Vernier EasyLink™
- Clamp or heavy tape
- 1.5 m (or longer) ramp of strong cardboard or wood
- Meter stick
- 25 cm (or higher) support for ramp
- Masking tape
- 450-500 g vehicle about 7 cm tall
- Book, 5-7 cm thick
- Book, 2 cm thick
- String or wide rubber band
Lessons
Data Collection
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