Warm up A 10 kg box is sliding on friction-less ice at 6 m/s. It hits and sticks to a stationary 10 kg box. What is the speed of the two blocks as they move away stuck together? Answer Conceptually Since the combined mass is twice the original mass, the…Read More

Warm up Momentum: p = m v Have your Mousetrap car out to Page 4 so I can stamp that you have completed that page. Calculate the mass of a mousetrap car that has a speed of 2 m/s and a momentum of 1 kg*m/s. Calculate the speed of a…Read More

Warm up What are the two things needed for an object to have momentum? Answer: Mass and speed. Classwork Complete the back side of the Momentum notes & practice worksheet. This is due before you leave. Start building your car: Follow the Lab: Mouse Trap Cars packet. Get a stamp…Read More

Warm up In your own words, define the word momentum. Next, give an example of two objects where one has more momentum than the other. Today you will be learning about momentum. Most people have a natural grasp of what momentum means…so remember that as we begin our study. You…Read More

Warm up Look at your notes sheet with your table partners. Add one thing to your notes that your partners had but you didn’t, and write this in your warmup section as well. Quiz Short introduction to mousetrap car project