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Projectiles Air Resistance - It's a Drag



Title Projectiles Air Resistance - It's a Drag
Description This lab was used with an AP physics class in an attempt to quantify the air drag experienced by a stomp rocket. Any projectile that can be launched consistently and that experiences significant drag could be substituted.
Duration 120 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Drag Coefficient Projectile Motion
Simulation(s) Projectile Motion

Author(s) David Moutoux
Contact Email dmoutoux@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization Jefferson County School District, Bear Creek High School
Date submitted 3/3/08
Date updated 11/22/08
English
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