Physics B AP Core Labs

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Concepts:
The momentum of an object is the product of its mass and velocity. The momentum of an isolated system (one upon which no net external force acts) is conserved.

Summary:
Students collect data for elastic collisions that leads to the law of conservation of momentum.

Objectives Links:
I. D. Systems of particles, linear momentum

Process Skills Checklist

Equipment:

• air track
• 3 air track gliders (two 300 gram and one 150 gram)
• photogates with basic timers
• electric glider launcher

Safety Concerns:
no special concerns

Revision Date:
Fall 1999