1. Collisions
How does the momentum of the system before the collision compare to the momentum of the system after the collision?
Purpose: To create graphical and mathematical representations of the relationship between the momentum of the system before the collision to the momentum of the system after the collision.
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Motion Detector
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2. Collisions
Elastic Collision – a collision during which kinetic energy is conserved.
In other words, no energy is dissipated during the collision.
Inelastic Collision – a collision during which kinetic energy is not conserved.
Some of the energy is dissipated and is usually stored as thermal energy or sound.
Motion Detector
Motion Detector
Data Studio