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Train vs. Car: Who Wins?

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Ninth graders conduct an experiment demonstrating what happens when a train hits a car using easily accessible materials. They calculate momentum, velocity, and distance using the appropriate formulas. Then they write an incident report and discuss safety.

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momentum, velocity, distance

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distance, momentum, velocity, math
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Grade
9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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