A11.5-4 Flashcard: Egg Drop Experiment

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What does momentum depend on?

Back

Momentum depends on mass and velocity.

Front

What force causes a device to fall and build kinetic energy after it is released?

Back

Gravity is the force that causes the device to fall.

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Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of speed or motion.

Front

What combination of qualities in a falling device would likely have the best results?

Back

A light device falling slowly would likely have the best results.

Front

How does adding a parachute help slow a falling device?

Back

Parachutes catch the air, creating resistance and slowing down how fast something falls.

Front

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

Back

Momentum = Mass x Velocity.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with mass; more mass means more energy at the same speed.

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on falling objects?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion of falling objects, slowing them down.

Front

How does the height from which an object is dropped affect its kinetic energy?

Back

The higher the drop, the more potential energy is converted to kinetic energy upon falling.

Front

What is the role of gravity in the Egg Drop Experiment?

Back

Gravity pulls the device down, affecting its speed and kinetic energy.