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The document outlines a Grade 10 physics lesson focused on impulse and momentum, aiming to identify factors affecting the force of impact on moving objects. It includes a review of key concepts, a motivational video, hands-on activities with toy cars, and discussions on real-life applications of these principles. Assessment methods and interactive activities are also provided to enhance student understanding and engagement.

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impulse and momentum

The document outlines a Grade 10 physics lesson focused on impulse and momentum, aiming to identify factors affecting the force of impact on moving objects. It includes a review of key concepts, a motivational video, hands-on activities with toy cars, and discussions on real-life applications of these principles. Assessment methods and interactive activities are also provided to enhance student understanding and engagement.

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Objective:

Identify the factors affecting the force of impact on moving objects: impulse
and momentum.

Code:
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Grade Level:
Grade 10

Subject:
Physics

(1) Review
Begin the lesson with a quick review of momentum and impulse. Ask
students to recall the definitions and formulas:

 Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)


 Impulse (J) = change in momentum = force (F) × time (t)

Encourage students to share examples of momentum in everyday life, such


as cars moving or sports activities.

(2) Motivation
Show a short video clip of a car crash to capture students’ attention. Ask
students what they think happens to the cars and the occupants during the
crash. Lead a brief discussion about how different factors (mass, speed,
time) influence the outcome.

(3) Activity
Workshop: "Impact Investigation"

Materials Needed:
 Toy cars (at least 2 different sizes)
 Ramp (made from cardboard or wood)
 Stopwatch
 Measuring tape
 Scale (for weighing cars)
 Soft landing surface (like a foam mat)

Instructions:

1. Setup: Create a ramp that will allow the toy cars to roll down and collide
with a stationary object (like a block).
2. Group Formation: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
3. Experimentation:
 Each group will weigh their toy cars and note down the mass.
 They will measure and record the height of the ramp to determine the
potential energy.
 Release the cars from the ramp at different heights (e.g., 10 cm, 20 cm, 30
cm) and observe the force of impact.
 Use the stopwatch to time how long it takes for each car to reach the
bottom.
 Measure the distance the car travels after the collision.
4. Data Collection: Each group will create a table to record their findings,
including mass, height, time, and distance traveled after impact.

(4) Analysis
After the experiments, each group will present their findings. Discuss as a
class how mass, height (potential energy), and time affected the force of
impact. Encourage students to relate their observations to the concepts of
impulse and momentum.

(5) Abstraction
Guide students to derive the formula for calculating impulse and relate it to
their findings. Discuss how increasing mass or speed increases the force of
impact and how time can affect the outcome.

(6) Application
Real-Life Problem: Imagine a scenario where a car is approaching a stop
sign. The driver can either brake hard or gradually slow down. Discuss how
the decisions made by the driver affect the force of impact if an accident
were to occur. What factors should the driver consider to minimize the
impact force?

(7) Assessment
Questions:

1. Multiple Choice: What is the formula for momentum?

 A) F = m × a
 B) p = m × v (Correct Answer)
 C) J = F × t
 D) E = mc²
2. True/False: Increasing the time of impact decreases the force of impact.

 True (Correct Answer)


3. Fill-in-the-blank: Impulse is equal to the change in __________.

 Momentum (Correct Answer)


4. Multiple Choice: Which factor does NOT affect the force of impact?

 A) Speed
 B) Mass
 C) Color of the object (Correct Answer)
 D) Time of impact
5. Short Answer: Define impulse in your own words.

 Impulse is the change in momentum resulting from a force applied over a


period of time.

(8) Assignment
Students will write a one-page reflection on how understanding impulse and
momentum can help in real-life decision-making, especially in scenarios
involving safety and accidents (e.g., driving, sports).

Additional Questions and Answers


1. What is the relationship between impulse and momentum?

 Impulse is equal to the change in momentum of an object.


2. How does increasing the mass of an object affect its momentum?
 Increasing the mass increases the momentum, assuming velocity remains
constant.
3. Why is it important to understand the factors affecting force of
impact?

 Understanding these factors helps us make safer decisions in various real-life


situations, such as driving and sports.
4. What happens to the force of impact if the collision time is
increased?

 The force of impact decreases if the collision time is increased.


5. How does the height from which an object is dropped affect its
impact force?

 The greater the height, the greater the potential energy, which translates to
a higher speed at impact, increasing the force.

Interactive Activities
1. Simulation Software: Use physics simulation software (like PhET) to model
different scenarios of momentum and impulse. Students can manipulate
variables and observe outcomes in real-time.

2. Impulse Balloons: Fill balloons with different amounts of air. Release them
from the same height and measure the distance they travel upon impact.
Discuss how the amount of air affects the force of impact.

3. Design a Safety Device: In groups, students will design a safety device


(like a helmet or car bumper) that minimizes impact forces. They will present
their designs and explain how their designs relate to impulse and momentum
principles.

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