Investigate simple collisions in 1D and more complex collisions in 2D. Experiment with the number of balls, masses, and initial conditions. Vary the elasticity and see how the total momentum and kinetic energy change during collisions.

Explore collisions in one and two dimensions by adjusting variables like mass, velocity, and elasticity to observe momentum and energy conservation.

This collection of interactive simulations allow learners of Physics to explore core physics concepts by altering variables and observing the results. This section contains nearly 100 simulations and the numbers continue to grow.

This is a simulation of a collision in one dimension between two masses initially sliding toward each other on a frictionless surface. Explore conservation of energy and momentum, as well as elasticity and relative velocity.

Use an air hockey table to investigate simple collisions in 1D and more complex collisions in 2D. Experiment with the number of discs, masses, and initial conditions. Vary the elasticity and see how the total momentum and kinetic energy changes during collisions.

Vary the elasticity and see how the total momentum and kinetic energy changes during collisions. Use an air hockey table to investigate simple collisions in 1D and more complex collisions in 2D. Experiment with the number of discs, masses, and initial conditions.

Explore collisions in one and two dimensions with adjustable mass, elasticity, and speed for educational insights.

Just by looking at the motion of the center of mass, can you tell when there's been a collision? The "Advanced" scenario allows for 2-D collisions. Is momentum conserved in both directions (horizontal and vertical)? How does the center of mass move?

Students will construct momentum vector representations of “before and after” collisions, explain why energy is not conserved in some collisions, and understand what “elasticity” means when applied to collisions.

Explore collisions in one and two dimensions by adjusting the number, mass, and elasticity of balls to observe momentum and energy conservation.