Ballistic Pendulum

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Environmental Science Activities for the 21st Century

Collection:

Environmental Science Activities for the 21st Century

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This lesson builds upon the previous two (Newton's Second Law and the First Law of Thermodynamics) by explaining that conservation of energy is not perfectly observed, in that energy is lost as it is transferred from kinetic to potential, and vice-versa.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

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While the ESA21 authors and Kennesaw State University retain copyright to their materials, permission is given to use them freely in electronic and/or print form at educational institutions for non-profit purposes, as long as source and author are indicated. Use of these materials or edited versions of these materials for profit without the written approval of the project authors and Kennesaw state University is strictly prohibited.

Copyright Holder:

Environmental Science Activities for the 21st Century (ESA21), Kennesaw State University