Conservation and Conversion of Energy in a Military Weapons Testing Environment

Resource ID#: 151422 Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: weapon, betta, jerome, eglin, air, force, military, warhead, force, chemical potential energy, mechanical energy, energy conversion, conversion, conservation of energy, conservation, energy, motion, acceleration, force, rocket, missile, sled, track
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Expert

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