How Do Bumper Cars Illustrate Basic Physics Concepts?

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The discussion centers on using bumper cars to illustrate fundamental physics concepts such as momentum, force, acceleration, impulse, and kinetic energy. The user seeks guidance on creating a graph that effectively represents the relationship between impulse and mass, as well as other relevant physics principles. Suggestions include focusing on the graphical representation of these concepts to enhance understanding in a group presentation context.

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[SOLVED] bumper cars and physics

My group assigned me to make a graph of anything relating to bumper cars. They weren't very specific. I was thinking something that has to do with momentum and force or acceleration and momentum, or impulse and monoentum, but I'm not sure what would make sense. If anyone has any suggestions and maybe what the shape of the graph would look like, that would be great.

thanks.
 
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anyone have any ideas, i need this for tomorrow, and i still need to put it together, so it would be good to have an idea within the next half hour or so. I though maybe i could do something with kinetic energy too, but i don't know.

thanks
 
sorry to post again, but i thought of a good one. impulse and mass. what would this graph look like and what's the relationship between the two?
 
bumpercartgraph.jpg
 
hahaha

i wonder what would happen if i presented that as part of my groups presentation.
 

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