This course will provide you with a more thorough understanding of the physics that are applied in the reconstruction of a traffic crash or any other incident where motion is involved. While some of the topics discussed in the course are introduced in basic crash investigation and reconstruction courses, they will be given significantly more in-depth coverage in this course. In addition, Applied Physics for the Traffic Crash Investigator will prepare you for the concepts presented in advanced reconstruction courses using computer modeling. Topics Include Math overview Work-energy relationships and applications Conservation of linear momentum/impulse (with vector sum analysis using mathematical and graphical methods) Uniform projectile motion/airborne equations Uniform circular motion/critical speed Tire forces and tire mark evidence Time-distance relationships Energy loss in collisions/CRUSH Rotational mechanics/rotation after collision and pitch down in take off Low-speed collision considerations including the coefficient of restitution Audience Law enforcement and private traffic crash investigators, claims adjusters, engineers, attorneys, safety officers, military investigative personnel, animators and graphic designers