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Physics > Mechanics > Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions in 2D

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions in 2D

Discover energy and momentum conservation laws during collisions.

Using our simple apparatus you can demonstrate the conservation of momentum and conservation of energy by showing elastic and inelastic collision experiments.

Order Code: 4130.20

Specifications

  • Track length: 28.5 cm

Main components

  • Aluminium ramp with attached set screw and nut set
  • Steel balls, 13 mm
  • Glass ball, 13 mm
  • Wood ball, 25 mm drilled
  • Plumb line and bob

Laws and principles investigated

  • Conservation of energy in elastic collisions
  • Conservation momentum in elastic collisions
  • Conservation of momentum and loss of energy in inelastic and perfectly inelastic collisions

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