Lab: Conservation of Linear Momentum

Question 1

To run the simulation, you will alter mass in creating momentum of the carts. The total mass of the carts in the collision is the variable.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

independent

Question 2

The velocity of the combined carts after the collision will change because of the change in the independent variable. In this way, the final velocity is the variable.

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dependent

Question 3

Write a hypothesis about the effect of increasing the total mass of the carts on the final velocity after an inelastic collision. Use the "if . . . then . . . because . . ." format and be sure to answer the lesson question: "How does changing mass affect colliding objects?"

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Write a hypothesis about the effect of increasing the total mass of the carts on the final velocity after an inelastic collision. Use the "if . . . then . . . because . . ." format and be sure to answer the lesson question: "How does changing mass affect colliding objects?"

Question 4

What did you include in your hypothesis? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The “if” part of the hypothesis refers to total mass.; The “then” part of the hypothesis refers to final velocity.; The “because” part of the hypothesis refers to the variables that determine momentum.; Conservation of momentum is mentioned.

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