Show Me The Physics
Momentum / Collision Lab
Lab Directions
1
Analyze:
Review the mass and velocity of the two objects before launching.
2
Predict:
Which object will experience the GREATER change in velocity? Where will the system go in an inelastic hit?
3
Observe:
Use the live HUD to track momentum (p). Watch the laws of physics resolve your predictions.
4
Verify:
Observe how total momentum remains constant across every collision.
BEGIN EXPERIMENT
Obj A Momentum (p)
0.0
Total System Momentum
0.00
Obj B Momentum (p)
0.0
Generating Case...
Elastic Collision
Mass A
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Init. Velocity A
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LAUNCH
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RESTART LAB
Mass B
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Init. Velocity B
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