Students use a pendulum to observe elastic and inelastic collisions between rubber balls and blocks of wood. They then use their observations to make a prediction about the release angle required to knock the block of wood over.
Safety:Before conducting the lab, review with the class the safety precautions on the student page. Then discuss any safety precautions that are specific to your science laboratory or classroom.
Materials Included in Kit:
Consumable: String, thin, ball of 1/6 lb
Non-Consumable: Happy (elastic) ball with hook, 8
Sad (inelastic) ball with hook, 8
Plywood blocks, 16
Additional Materials Required: Balance, 0.1 g precision
Support stand with crossbar
Ruler
Protractor
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