Pre Lab
Directions/Description: In this lab we will be exploring momentum (and the conservation of momentum) in both elastic and inelastic collisions.
This lab will involve a video analysis and a hands on component. First we will use Logger Pro software to analyze a set of videos of carts colliding. Next, we will explore elastic and inelastic collisions in the hands on portion. We will use these scenarios to explore momentum and gain a deeper understanding of how is conserved. Prior to this week's lab be sure to 1) Read the two labs for this week, 2) Watch my Pre Lab video below, 3) Explore the simulation as described in the video, and 4) Complete the pre-lab quiz on Blackboard. |
Useful video explaining collisions
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Pre Lab Video
Simulations
Explore the momentum simulation embedded at the following link to see how different factors impact momentum and collisions.
Simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/collision-lab/latest/collision-lab_en.html
You may use the simulation to answer the pre lab quiz questions as well.
Simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/collision-lab/latest/collision-lab_en.html
You may use the simulation to answer the pre lab quiz questions as well.
Pre-Lab Quiz is available at the course Blackboard website
Lab
This week you will be completing the Momentum: Video Analysis Lab (page 65) and Momentum: Collision Cart (page 71) from your lab manual.
We will be using the Vernier Logger Pro software for the video analysis and Pasco Capstone software with a Motion Detector to conduct the hands on lab.
We will be using the Vernier Logger Pro software for the video analysis and Pasco Capstone software with a Motion Detector to conduct the hands on lab.
Post Lab
Please post a reflection on the lab experience on the Momentum Lab Reflection discussion board on the course Blackboard site.
Be sure to include (for both labs):
Be sure to include (for both labs):
- What you did
- Why you did it
- Any interesting observations
- What you learned from doing the lab