Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will use a simulation to explore the concept of momentum, develop an understanding of how mass affects velocity, and ultimately the conservation of momentum.
Objectives
- Students will use an animation to explore the concept of momentum.
- Students will develop an understanding how mass affects velocity.
- Students will compare the relationship between the mass of two objects and their velocities to further understand conservation of Momentum.
Vocabulary
- mass
- velocity
- force
- Newtons
- momentum
About the Lesson
This lesson involves students animating two masses, observing their velocities, and comparing the products of the mass and velocity of each cart to one another.
As a result, students will:
- Develop an understanding that the product of mass and velocity, i.e., momentum, for each cart is the same.