Calculating Air Resistance Using the Monte Carlo Method

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Students will discover the terminal velocity to mass relationship and use this information to calculate the air resistance constant. They will evaluate the accuracy of their lab using the Monte Carlo method.

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English

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Activities and Labs, Assessments, Lesson Plans

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Minnesota Science Teachers Education Project