A couple weeks ago, Jordan, John, Jon, Adrian, Robert, and I went to the California Pizza Kitchen in Waikiki. We were all at John's house before that. Jordan was the only one who could drive, so all 6 of us climbed into his car. As a result of the order of calling seats, Adrian had to sit on Robert's lap in the backseat. Partially because we were all clamoring the entire car ride, Jordan was driving a little jumpy driving. Whenever he braked suddenly, Adrian would shoot forward. This can be explained through the physics concepts of inertia and momentum. Because Robert was moving with the car, he had inertia and wanted to stay in motion. When the car lurched to a stop, he kept moving. Because Adrian was inhibiting his course of motion, Robert was unable to move forward. Thus, his momentum, which was his moving force was transferred to Adrian. Therefore, Adrian lurched forward as the car lurched to a stop. (Photo credit: Jordan Rubio)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Physics in the Car
A couple weeks ago, Jordan, John, Jon, Adrian, Robert, and I went to the California Pizza Kitchen in Waikiki. We were all at John's house before that. Jordan was the only one who could drive, so all 6 of us climbed into his car. As a result of the order of calling seats, Adrian had to sit on Robert's lap in the backseat. Partially because we were all clamoring the entire car ride, Jordan was driving a little jumpy driving. Whenever he braked suddenly, Adrian would shoot forward. This can be explained through the physics concepts of inertia and momentum. Because Robert was moving with the car, he had inertia and wanted to stay in motion. When the car lurched to a stop, he kept moving. Because Adrian was inhibiting his course of motion, Robert was unable to move forward. Thus, his momentum, which was his moving force was transferred to Adrian. Therefore, Adrian lurched forward as the car lurched to a stop. (Photo credit: Jordan Rubio)
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