Conservation of Momentum
Elastic and inelastic collisions are performed with two dynamics carts of different masses. Magnetic bumpers are used in the elastic collision and Velcro® bumpers are used in the completely inelastic collision. In both cases, momentum is conserved.
Grade Level: College
Subject: Physics
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Conservation of Momentum Experiment
The complete solution for exploring the conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in elastic and inelastic collisions.
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