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Momentum
I. OBJECTIVES
discuss momentum;
investigate the factors that affect momentum;
identify the formula of momentum; and
relate the concepts of momentum in real life situations.
II. MATERIALS
1 meter planck
Rubics cube
Ruler / meterstick
2 toy cars (small and big)
Cartolina
Pentel Pen
III. PROCEDURE
Initial Distance (cm) Stopping distance (cm) small Stopping distance (cm) of big
toy car toy car
30
60
90
Guide Questions:
1. Did the two toy vehicles immediately stop as they hit the rubics cube? Describe the distance of the
rubics cube as it was hit by the small and big toy cars.
2. How do the stopping distances of each one change according to the point of release?
3. If momentum is a measure of how difficult it is to stop a moving object, which of the two vehicles had a
greater momentum?
GOODLUCK! ^_^v
One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.
-Michael Korda