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Forces and Motion: The Physics of Car Crashes

Synopsis
Educational DVD aimed at KS 3-5. Newton’s three laws of motion are explained using slow motion HD footage filmed during car crash testing to explore how energy is distributed during the fractions of a second when cars crash. The DVD explores ideas of inertia, resultant forces, energy and momentum, but applies it in the real world context of designing air bags, crumple zones and seats to protect the passenger.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2015
Subjects
Physics; Technology
Keywords
momentum; motion (physics); Newton, Isaac; product design; safety measures; crash testing

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£49.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
25 minutes
Year
2015

Distributor

Name

Pumpkin Interactive

Email
orders@pumpkin-interactive.co.uk.
Web
http://www.pumpkintv.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 01179 240 250
Fax
+44 (0) 5602 096 668
Address
22a Backfields Lane
Bristol
BS2 8QW
United Kingdom

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