Air Table Collisions - Unequal Masses, 1N40.21

Topic and Concept:

• [:Linear_Momentum#CollisionsIn2D: 1N40. Linear Momentum, Collisions in Two Dimensions]

Location:

• Floor Item: ME, South Wall

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Abstract:

Collide two pucks of unequal mass on an air table, one moving and one stationary, while varying the angle of impact between them.

||Air Pucks||ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2|| || * check location

Important Setup Notes:

• This demonstration requires a supply of compressed air!

Setup and Procedure:

1. List steps for setup then procedure.
2. ...

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

• Make sure you are using compressed air and NOT methane!

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

Videos:

• [https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

• List any references

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