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

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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