Using the same methods and scientific principles as real-world engineers, students will investigate conservation of momentum and calculate change in velocity to discover how an elastic bumper affects the crashes between a light and heavy cart. Carts are placed on the inclined plane, with front and back bumpers that demonstrate elastic and inelastic collisions. A mounting post allows weight plates to be added to change the variables between experiments.When a photogate is attached to the sliding fence, students can then gather accurate velocity data and compare their real calculations to theoretical value. Requires an inclined plane, FUN Stand, and photogate system, available separately.
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