Interactive

Inelastic Collisions

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That's the way the ball bounces ... if the bonds cooperate! Young scholars use a simulation experiment to explore the bonds between atoms in bouncing balls. They adjust the bond strength of two balls to compare the reactions after the balls bounce.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a guided document for pupils to follow as they manipulate the animation; focus on your curriculum objectives
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects an understanding of bond strengths
  • Requires laptops with Internet access
  • This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
  • Adaptable to different grade levels and objectives
  • Provides questions and suggested simulations to run
Cons
  • None