Trapped! Analysis of a Real Collision

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Title:

Trapped! Analysis of a Real Collision

Url:

http://www.hiviz.com/projects/inertia/bbtrap.html

Publisher:

HiViz.com

Description: This site contains an investigation of forces exerted by a BB striking an elastic strip. The site provides an introduction, preparations, analysis, and interpretations of this experiment, which involves calculating force. The author also presents an interesting paradox for visitors to resolve. A student gallery shows various examples of strobe photos, including balloons popped with paintballs and "fractured food."

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Descriptive and experimental mechanics -- Dynamics. Motion -- Velocity. Speed
Science -- Physics -- Force and energy (General)
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments
Technology -- Photography -- Lighting -- Exposures -- High speed

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Force
Physics -- Velocity
Physics -- Collision and impulse

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)

Language:

English

Rights:

HiViz.com

Access Rights:

Free access

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