Impulse
In this TI-Nspire activity, students explore the relationship specifically between time, force, and impulse. Students observe a force vs. time graph for two different scenarios, and then apply the integration tool in order to derive the impulse of the system from the graph. Students can also investigate the parameters of a car collision and determine the impact force on the passenger. Teacher notes and student questions are available as a pdf file.
This resource addresses Newton's Laws in the specific areas of forces and impulse, and allows for the higher level math skill of integration to be applied to the situation. Here students can see the connection between a physics concept and the analysis of that concept with calculus. Students can also observe the Laws of Motion working in collision-type situations which can be applied to everyday life happenings.
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