Elastic Collisions

Question 1

Two object collide and remain apart.

Answer 1

Elastic Collisions

Question 2

Conservation Principles

Answer 2

Both momentum AND kinetic energy are conserved.

Question 3

Elastic Collision Equation

Answer 3

m1v1 + m2v2 = m1v1’ + m2v2’

Question 4

Variable:
m1
v1
m2
v2
v'1
v'2

Answer 4

Quantity:
Mass of object 1 (kg)
Speed of object 1 (m/s)
Mass of object 2 (kg)
Speed of object 2 (m/s)
Velocity of object 1 AFTER COLLISION (m/s)
Velocity of object 2 AFTER COLLISION (m/s)