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CSUB NASA 2008 Ulysses Solar Observation

CSUB NASA 2008 Ulysses Solar Observation

In this activity, students test a slingshot-like device that throws a mass, causing the car to move in the opposite direction. Students will investigate how increasing the mass of the object thrown from the Newton Car affects the acceleration over a rolling track (Newton's Second Law of Motion). Students will also vary the amount of force used to propel the object from the car and note its effect on the acceleration.... Show More
Keywords:
Rockets, Newton
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 26, 2008
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 13, 2018
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Dr. Troy Tenhet
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School
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WEB BROWSER, INTERNET
Language:
English
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No
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Dr. Troy Tenhet
Dr. Troy Tenhet (Faculty)
14 years ago
This is a great poster. Be sure and look on the back for the lesson ideas.
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