Physics Principles and Problems 2009

Chapter 9: Momentum and Its Conservation

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Momentum Conservation in Space Science
This site is part of a lecture series at the University of Pennsylvania and discusses how momentum is conserved during space science. Explain the "slingshot effect."
( http://dept.physics.upenn.edu/courses/gladney/mathphys/java/sect3/subsubsection3_1_3_2.html )
NASA Spacelink
This database has information on new breakthroughs in technology and science news from NASA. Visit this site and discover how NASA technology is used today. Try searching the database for articles on momentum conservation.
( http://spacelink.nasa.gov/.index.html )
Estes Model Rocket Headquarters
Here you can learn all you need about model rocketry. Use this site to learn how momentum is used with rocket propellants.
( http://www.einsteins-emporium.com/universe/rockets/ur000.htm )
NASA Spinoff Database
Part of the NASA web pages, this site describes how some NASA technology is used to spin off to different inventions and uses. Name three things that you use that come from NASA space technology.
( http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spinselect.html )
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