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SP3Conservation Laws Overview

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the importance of conservation laws for mechanical energy and linear momentum in predicting the behavior of physical systems.

Appears in: Science, High School

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Expectations

  • SP3.a

    Ask questions to compare and contrast open and closed systems.

  • SP3.b

    Use mathematics and computational thinking to analyze, evaluate, and apply the principle of conservation of energy and the Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem.

    • Calculate the kinetic energy of an object.
    • Calculate the amount of work performed by a force on an object.
  • SP3.c

    Plan and carry out an investigation demonstrating conservation and rate of transfer of energy (power) to solve problems involving closed systems.

  • SP3.d

    Construct an argument supported by evidence of the use of the principle of conservation of momentum to

    • explain how the brief application of a force creates an impulse.
    • describe and perform calculations involving one dimensional momentum.
    • connect the concepts of Newton's 3rd law and impulse.
    • experimentally compare and contrast inelastic and elastic collisions.

Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.