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Vernier - Bungee Jump Accelerations

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Accelerometer
Other Materials
  • Ring stand
  • Wooden block (bungee jumper)
  • Long, flexible rubber band (bungee cord)
Resource Types
Lessons

Vernier - Bungee Jump Accelerations

Activity Overview

Students use an Accelerometer to analyze the motion of a bungee jumper and determine a point where there is maximum and minimum acceleration in the course of the motion. They also compare the experimental data with an actual bungee jump.

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Accelerometer
Other Materials
  • Ring stand
  • Wooden block (bungee jumper)
  • Long, flexible rubber band (bungee cord)
Resource Types
Lessons
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