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How to Use a Ballistic Pendulum to Study Velocity, Momentum, and Motion

In this video, we'll show you how to re-create this classic physics demonstration in your classroom using a ballistic pendulum apparatus, and offer tips and ideas for a variety of activities you can do with your students. Learn how to use this innovative projectile motion apparatus to design repeatable experiments in your physics classroom and cover a variety of topics with one piece of equipment, including: - Conservation of energy - Conservation of angular momentum - Projectile motion - Velocity - And more! We'll show you how to adjust the apparatus to use it as a rigid arm pendulum, a horizontal projectile launcher, or a complex projectile launcher. Ready, aim, launch! Ward’s Science — Connecting Over 150 years of science exploration to tomorrow’s innovation.Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell button so you’ll always know when our newest new videos are available: https://bit.ly/38X1FPp For information on any products or services seen in this video, visit us at https://wardsci.com/ Check out Ward’s World for a never-ending stream of ideas and inspiration for making science fun: https://wardsworld.wardsci.com/ And follow us on social media for the very latest in the world of science education: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wardsci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wardsscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WardsScience Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wardsscience/