Class 11 Physics simulations · Work, Energy and Power

Elastic collision

Follow two masses before and after a head-on elastic collision.

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What to notice

A light mass can reverse direction after hitting a heavier stationary mass.

Key relation

Momentum and kinetic energy conserved

Try this

Set equal masses: the moving mass transfers its velocity.

What you can change

• Mass 1: 1 to 5 kg
• Mass 2: 1 to 5 kg
• Initial speed of mass 1: 1 to 8 m/s

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