Physical Science - Sooner Standards

Understanding Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Force, Mass, and Acceleration

ByMatt

Introduction Have you ever wondered why a small car accelerates faster than a heavy truck when given the same push? Or why a tennis ball flies farther than a bowling ball when hit with the same force? The answer lies in one of the most fundamental principles of physics: Newton’s Second Law of Motion. This…

Physical Science - Sooner Standards

Understanding Conservation of Momentum: Fundamental Physics in Action

ByMatt

Introduction Have you ever wondered why a rocket propels forward when it expels gas backward, or why a billiard ball transfers its motion to another ball upon collision? These fascinating phenomena are all governed by one of physics’ most fundamental principles: the Conservation of Momentum. This principle not only explains countless everyday occurrences but also…