Car Crash Physics

Homework for the 3-day Weekend of Nov. 9-11.

Engineers use the principles of momentum every day when designing new vehicles to meet safety standards. The following video explains the concept of momentum and energy conversation in the context of car safety. It is about 20 min long and best to watch in one setting. The following document highlights the important parts of the video to which I would like you to pay the most attention. Print out the document to record some observations and notes. Here is the direct link to the video in case you want to watch it in a different browser. You should be ready to discuss the video in class next week.