Visual Scientifics PT2SCO Collisions in 2D

Visual Scientifics two-dimensional collisions kit is used for investigating linear momentum, elastic collisions, and conservation of energy. The kit measures the momentum of two spheres colliding elastically at the edge of a table for detailed examination, and includes a ramp, balls, mounting base, and rotatable platform for hands-on experiments. The kit’s 28-page instructions cover 3 to 4 hours of class and lab time, and include a main lab, “Two-Dimensional Momentum Investigation,” and two extensions, “Elastic Collisions and the Conversation of Energy” and “Potential and Kinetic Energy.” The instructions also contain safety information, general theory, classroom lessons, experimental set up diagrams, a student lab book, 12 Next Generation Science Standards Concepts, and 13 Common Core Standards. The kit has steel construction for durability. Steel is a good general-purpose material, with better weldability and increased rust resistance over wrought iron. The kit requires the PTBASE base for operation; optional accessories include a video camera for the extensions, graphing software, scale for obtaining masses, protractor, and PTBACK back board (required and optional accessories sold separately). The loop kit is suitable for high school and college, or ages 14 to 21.

Science education products incorporate applied math and science principles into classroom and homeschool-based projects. Teachers in pre-K, elementary, and secondary classrooms use science education kits and products alongside science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum to demonstrate STEM concepts and real-world applications through hands-on activities. Science education projects include a broad range of activities, such as practical experiments in engineering, aeronautics, robotics, energy, chemistry, physics, biology, and geology.

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