Force, Motion, and Momentum in Military Projectile Weapons Testing

Dr. Betta Jerome, a senior mechanical engineer with the United States Air Force, explains force, motion, and momentum in the context of a military projectile weapons testing environment.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: jerome, betta, eglin, air, force, military, weapon, warhead, force, motion, momentum, acceleration, energy
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Expert
Resource Collection: CPALMS Perspectives Videos - General

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