NGSS · Physical Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-PS2-1 Newton's 3rd Law Collisions Design

Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.

Kentucky 6-PS2-1 uses the same wording.

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Science Unlocked lesson set The Bouncing Lander In 1997, NASA’s Mars Pathfinder slammed into the rocky ground of Mars at about 50 km/h, wrapped in giant airbags — then bounced about 15 times, up to 15 m high. How did the cameras, computers, and rover inside survive the crash? 1 week · $3.00 · Grades 6–8 See what’s inside
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