Momentum in an Elastic Collision

Study how momentum is conserved
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  • Freeware
  • Publisher Name:
  • Jennifer Braman
  • Operating Systems:
  • Windows All
  • File Size:
  • 1.4 MB

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Momentum in an Elastic Collision Description

This is a Java application designed to enable you to study momentum conservation in an elastic collision. The simulation shows two marbles colliding in a perfect elastic collision. This simulation shows how momentum is conserved. It uses labels to see the moment in time when the momentum of the first (red) marble is transferred to the second (yellow) marble. The basis for this simulation is to give students a visual representation of this MCAS problem. Also, they can see the effects of changing the mass or velocity of either marble. The simulation shows the marbles colliding as well as a graphic representation of the change in momentum and velocity over time.


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