As with any other sport, it is interesting to study and apply simple and complex notions of physics in tennis. Concepts such as moments of inertia, elastic collisions and momentum are a constant part ...

Illustrates how kinetic energy is transferred from one body to another through elastic collisions. Explains formulas for calculating the exchange of energy. Defines concepts concerning stored energy, ...

This resource is part of Science Friday’s Educator Phenomena Forum and was developed collaboratively by Jose Rivas, an engineering and AP science teacher in Lennox, California, and Sarah Han, a PhD ...

We define and explain mathematically through multiple example problems. Segment 4E: Gravitational Potential and Kinetic Energy Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy are defined and ...