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2008 Physics Camp

From July 21-22, 2008

Collisions, Rockets, and Momentum

For the prospective camper

In this camp you will learn about momentum and how it helps us understand phenomena such as collisions, and rockets. The activities will culminate in construction and flight of a water rocket.

  • How is the behavior of this "toy" related to collisions and rocket flight?
  • What are the principles behind rocket flight?
  • How do you deigsn a rocket to fly well?

The camp is run by faculty of the IPFW Physics Department.

  • Timothy T. Grove, Ph.D.
  • David P. Maloney, Ph.D.
  • Mark F. Masters, Ph.D.
  • Gang Wang, Ph.D.

The Physics Camp is for students between the ages of 14 and 16. The maximum enrollment for the camp is 10. The camp activities will run for two days: July 21-22. Activities will take place between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm with drop off starting at 8:45 pm and pickup starting at 3:00 pm. Students will need to bring a lunch; a simple calculator; empty 2-liter soda bottles; and pencils.

Situations in which momentum is important to consider:

  • Automobile air bags
  • A car hitting a brick wall
  • Motion of the parts of a satellite after it is blown up by a missile

Registration:

  • Online
  • Call
    • Fort Wayne—260-481-6619
    • Warsaw—574-269-6562
    • Toll Free—877-527-5787
  • Mail
    • Send a complete registration form with payment to IPFW Division of Continuing Studies, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
    • The registration can be found on the brochure or online.