Momentum Conservation & Collisions
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Total momentum before and after a collision is always the same. Change mass and speed to build p = mv by hand, watch a perfectly elastic hit on a resting ball conserve both momentum and kinetic energy, then slide the coefficient of restitution from 0 to 1 to compare a collision that sticks with one that bounces.
About this app
Momentum Conservation & Collisions is an interactive high-school physics learning app about momentum, elastic collisions, and the coefficient of restitution. Adjust mass, velocity, and restitution values to calculate p = mv, observe one-dimensional collisions with a stationary ball, and compare sticking collisions with bouncing collisions. Guided missions provide hands-on practice with conservation of momentum, kinetic energy in perfectly elastic collisions, and the effect of mass ratio and restitution.
Use cases
- High-school students learning momentum and collisions
- Teachers demonstrating collision formulas in class
- Learners practicing p = mv through interactive controls
- Physics revision focused on elastic and inelastic collisions
Features
- Interactive mass and velocity controls for calculating momentum p = mv
- Negative velocity examples showing momentum in the opposite direction
- Perfectly elastic collision model with adjustable incoming mass and speed
- Displays post-collision velocities for the two-ball collision
- Restitution coefficient controls from 0 to 1
- Guided missions covering target values and parameter exploration