Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This is one in a set of 4 videos which can be used to introduce the concept of momentum. In the event of a two-object, linear explosion, the videos can be used to determine the relationship between the ratio of the objects' masses (mass of the red car / mass of the blue car) to the ratio of the objects' resulting velocities (red velocity / blue velocity) after the “explosion”. See the conclusion discussion video below to see how the collected data can lead to the concept of “momentum”.

Explosions Lab (Data Set #1): youtu.be/SofldCZW_9I

Explosions Lab (Data Set #2): youtu.be/8yiNScuS060

Explosions Lab (Data Set #3): youtu.be/xiJFAjdgfSo

Explosions Lab (Data Set #4): youtu.be/18rDN3hIt5U

Explosions Lab (Conclusion Discussion): youtu.be/esInaRSXhPY