Lab 4

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Completely Inelastic Collision

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A collision in which the objects stick together after colliding.

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What is the general topic for Lab 4?

Back

Momentum.

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Principles of conservation in collisions

Back

In this lab, you will observe the principles of conservation of momentum and conservation of energy.

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Equipment suggested for Lab 4

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Collision carts.

Front

How should measured quantities be labelled in the scoring rubric?

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As independent or dependent variables.

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Definition of Momentum

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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Formula for Momentum

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Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v).

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Difference between elastic and inelastic collisions

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In elastic collisions, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved; in inelastic collisions, only momentum is conserved.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv².

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What is the law of conservation of momentum?

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The total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it.