Truss Analysis
In this lab, students construct bridges and measure the forces in each member to develop a deeper understanding of compression and tension within a structure.
Reading Graphs
In this activity, students will use motion sensors to generate motion graphs. Then, students will use the graphs to practice their graphical analysis skills.
Acceleration and Gravity
In this activity, students will use motion sensors to analyze how gravity affects the motion of falling objects varying in size and mass.
Force
In this activity, students will use motion and force sensors to analyze the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration.
Air Drag
In this activity, students will use motion sensors to observe that an object in free fall's velocity is related to the net force on the object. Additionally,...
Impact Force
In this activity, students will use force sensors to measure forces produced during a collision. Then, they'll use their data to determine the best material...
Momentum
In this activity, students will measure and compare changes in momentum for an object during elastic and inelastic collisions.
Peak Force
In this lab, students will observe the magnitude and consistency of the force required to cause structural failure.
Area Under a Curve
In this activity, students will use rectangular approximations to find the area under a curve.
Impulse Momentum
In this activity, students will compare the change in momentum before and after a collision to the force experienced during the collision (impulse).
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