Take a Flying Leap [Springboard]
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The bundle opens with the springboard (guided classroom discussion with presentation) that introduces momentum.Next we have the "Take a Flying Leap" springboard, an exploration of impulse that ends with me jumping off the historic Victoria Falls Bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Kinetic KarnivPrice $14.99Original Price $21.23Save $6.24
Description
PHYZ
This is part of the classroom curriculum I developed for use with my high school physics students.
SPRINGBOARD
The instructor guides students through this activity via classroom discussion. The activity is a springboard for that discussion. This is not intended as a homework or independent activity.
TAKE A FLYING LEAP
Learn about impulse, and how impact time affects impact force. Examples are cited, and videoclips are featured. The author takes a flying leap from the historic Victoria Falls Bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe in the name of science.
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Student document (print-friendly Google Docs file on Google Drive)
Instructional presentation (link embedded in answer key)
Answer key
For a more thorough AP Physics 1 level analysis of the author's African bungee jump, see Victoria Phyz Falls. It goes into the kinematics, mechanical energy, and harmonic motion of the jump.
