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ERIC Number: EJ514060
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
The Astro-Blaster.
Mancuso, Richard V.; Long, Kevin R.
Physics Teacher, v33 n6 p358 Sep 1995
Presents the Astro-Blaster as a method of the laws of conservation of momentum and energy during the creation of a supernova. Several elastic balls are aligned for a drop, followed by multiple collisions which result in the top ball reaching tremendous heights relative to the drop height. (JRH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Conservation (Concept), Elementary Secondary Education, Energy, Motion, Physics, Science Instruction, Sciences, Space Sciences, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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