Lesson 1.2

Lesson 1.2 : Collisions, Acceleration, & Momentum

Momentum = movement

p = velocity x mass

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​Acceleration = a change in speed

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a = change in velocity / time

What is a collision?

How can we predict who travels further when hit?

Lab 1: Collision Lab

• In teams of 3-4...

• 1 cup

• 1 tennis ball

• 2 rulers

• 3 text books

• Masking tape

• Data table (1 per person)