Module 5 Collisions
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Lesson 2.5.3
Lesson 3 - Conservation of Momentum
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The Law of Conservation of Momentum is one of the fundamental laws of physics. In this lesson we will investigate how to use the Law of Conservation of Momentum to calculate the momentum and/or velocity of objects involved in a collision.
Consider the following essential questions as you complete Lesson 3:
- What does the Law of Conservation of Momentum state ?
- What is a closed system ?
- Does the Law of Conservation of Momentum apply in all directions simultaneously
Vocabulary
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Module 5 : Lesson 3 Assignment.
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Lesson Summary
In this lesson we investigated the conservation of momentum.
In the next lesson you will investigate how the principles of momentum affect the construction of safety devices such as helmets.