Forces and Inertia

Starters

Who had the stronger force?

What forces caused the accident?

Phenomenon

Why did the eggs fall straight down instead of going forward with the tray?

Why does the crash test dummy keep moving forward when the car stops?

Why did the leaves stay in the air?

Why didn't they fall with the person?

If there were a crash test dummy in the truck, what would happen to the dummy when the truck hits the bollard?

What will happen when the truck comes into contact with the pole?

Notes

Inertia and Net Forces Notes 2018-2019

Simulation

pHet Simulation: Forces and Motion

Articles

Article: Inertia (CK-12)

Matter and Energy Articles

Labs

Nail Tower

Watch this video of the world record for building a nail tower. Click the image on the left and it will take you to the Guiness Book of World Records where you can watch the video.

Spring Scales Lab

Spring Scale Lab Video.mov

Inertia Quarters

Inertia Quarters: Why did the quarter fall into the cup when the card was pulled?

Quarter Cup Flick Inertia.MOV

Fun Inertia Video: Why did the Eggs drop straight into the cups of water?

Inerita - Egg Drop.MOV

Inertia Quarters: Why did the quarter fall into the cup when the card was flicked?

quarterflick2.mov

Car Crash Lab

LAB: If you are absent for the Car Crash lab, use the videos below after you make your predictions on the worksheet.

Inertia Car Crash - Front End.MOV

Front End Collision against a wall. What happens with the red poker chip?

Inertia Car Crash - Rear End.MOV

Rear End Collision by another object (a student's hand). What happens with the red poker chip?

Poker Chips Lab

1 Poker Chip.MOV

1 Poker Chip forced to hit the pile. What happened?

3 Poker Chips.MOV

3 Poker Chips forced to hit the pile. What happened?

2 Poker Chips.MOV

2 Poker Chips forced to hit the pile. What happened?

4 Poker Chips.MOV

4 Poker Chips forced to hit the pile. What happened?

Videos and Video Clips

Inertia in Movies

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