Read the Fine Print
In this activity, students experience and then physically analyze two different methods of lifting a bowling ball. Students must use and understand vectors to create a useful free body diagram and explain why one person can lift the bowling ball easier than two people (note: the two people are lifting the ball at a large angle from the normal). After completing this activity the students will be able to demonstrate the use of free body diagrams and vector analysis - in particular breaking vectors into components.
- Subject:
- Physics
- Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Provider:
- Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
- Author:
- John Saber and Steve Lindaas
- Date Added:
- 02/26/2019