- 1. Mechanics
- A. First Day Demos
- B. First Law, Inertia
- C. Second Law
- D. Third Law
- E. Angular Momentum
- F. Ballistics
- G. Center of Mass Demonstrations
- H. Energy
- I. Friction
- J. Gravitational Acceleration
- K. Kinematics
- L. Momentum and Collisions
- M. Nonlinear Mechanics
- N. Rotational Inertia
- O. Statics
- P. Torque
- Q. Uniform Circular Motion
- R. Vectors and Forces
- S. Data Studio
- 2. Harmonic Motion, Waves and Sound
- 3. Matter and Thermodynamics
- 4. Electricity and Magnetism
- 5. Light and Optics
- 6. Modern Physics
- 7. Astronomy
- 8. Software and Multimedia
- 9. Index and code conversion from older manual
- External Resources
Instructional Resource Lab
80. Impulse
This demonstration displays the impulsive force in a collision as a function of time using the Pasco dynamics track. The track is elevated at one end and the cart is allowed to accelerate with the force sensor connected. Data Studio is used to measure and plot the force as a function of time. The momentum is just the area under this curve.
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