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Collision I Further Investigations

  • Use the SmartWheel to investigate the change in velocity during a collision. Compare the wall collision with the bungee bounce. How is the change in velocity related to the maximum force?

  • Investigate collisions of the cart with the Force probe, putting varying masses on the cart.

  • Investigate the collisions of the cart with the Force probe, changing the distance the cart accelerates before it hits.

  • Investigate other collision conditions, such as, placing a lump of clay as an additional bumper, stiffer or more elastic rubber bands, or holding the Force probe more loosely so it can "give" a bit in the collision.

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