Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Collisions: Crash Course Physics #10

Subject Area

Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Understanding collisions and how they are not, all the same, is a big part of physics. In this video, Dr. Shini discussed mass, momentum, and how many other things dictate how collisions can be unique.

    Science (2015) Grade(s): 09-12 - Physics

    SC15.PHYS.6

    Investigate collisions, both elastic and inelastic, to evaluate the effects on momentum and energy conservation.

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • instant
    • interval
    • model
    • graph
    • position
    • velocity
    • displacement
    • distance
    • speed
    • kinematic equations
    • analyze
    • intercepts
    • vector
    • scalar
    • coordinates
    • origin
    • magnitude
    • units of measure
    • significant figures
    • friction
    • inertia
    • action-reaction
    • proportional
    • mass
    • system
    • momentum
    • impulse
    • kinetic energy
    • elastic
    • inelastic
    • collision
    • conservation
    • energy

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Kinetic energy, how to identify other forms of energy, and have a general understanding of the conservation of energy.
    • Momentum and have an understanding of the conservation of momentum.
    • The appropriate units of measure.
    • How to identify the system.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Collect and organize experimental data.
    • Follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Make measurements of velocity and mass using standard units.
    • Effectively manipulate laboratory equipment.
    • Interpret graphical data.
    • Work safely in collaborative lab groups.
    • Manipulate equations.
    • Solve mathematical equations.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Momentum and energy are always conserved.
    • Kinetic energy is conserved in elastic collisions, but is not conserved in inelastic collisions.

    Scientific and Engineering Practices

    Planning and Carrying out Investigations

    Crosscutting Concepts

    Systems and System Models
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

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    Custom
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