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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T23:00:32Z

Ynguyen6: /* See also */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}</math>

Because the mass of the bowling ball (M) is much larger than the mass of the ping-pong ball, the kinetic energy of the bowling ball is much smaller than the kinetic energy of the ping-pong ball.

==Links to Videos==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUJMxUk00f4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNODL1bwDCw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb-62w-xt7g

== See also ==

===Further reading===

Matter and Interactions By Ruth W. Chabay, Bruce A. Sherwood - Chapter 10

===External links===

#http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/colsta.html
#http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-calculate-velocities-of-two-objects-with-di.html

==References==

{{reflist}}

http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on

[[Category:Which Category did you place this in?]]

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:57:01Z

Ynguyen6: /* History */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}</math>

Because the mass of the bowling ball (M) is much larger than the mass of the ping-pong ball, the kinetic energy of the bowling ball is much smaller than the kinetic energy of the ping-pong ball.

==Links to Videos==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUJMxUk00f4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNODL1bwDCw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb-62w-xt7g

== See also ==

Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?

===Further reading===

Books, Articles or other print media on this topic

===External links===

Internet resources on this topic

==References==

{{reflist}}

http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on

[[Category:Which Category did you place this in?]]

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:54:45Z

Ynguyen6: /* References */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}</math>

Because the mass of the bowling ball (M) is much larger than the mass of the ping-pong ball, the kinetic energy of the bowling ball is much smaller than the kinetic energy of the ping-pong ball.

==History==

Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

== See also ==

Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?

===Further reading===

Books, Articles or other print media on this topic

===External links===

Internet resources on this topic

==References==

{{reflist}}

http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on

[[Category:Which Category did you place this in?]]

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:54:07Z

Ynguyen6:

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}</math>

Because the mass of the bowling ball (M) is much larger than the mass of the ping-pong ball, the kinetic energy of the bowling ball is much smaller than the kinetic energy of the ping-pong ball.

==History==

Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

== See also ==

Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?

===Further reading===

Books, Articles or other print media on this topic

===External links===

Internet resources on this topic

==References==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Which Category did you place this in?]]

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:52:51Z

Ynguyen6: /* Example */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}</math>

Because the mass of the bowling ball (M) is much larger than the mass of the ping-pong ball, the kinetic energy of the bowling ball is much smaller than the kinetic energy of the ping-pong ball.

==Connectedness==
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?
#How is it connected to your major?
#Is there an interesting industrial application?

==History==

Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

== See also ==

Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?

===Further reading===

Books, Articles or other print media on this topic

===External links===

Internet resources on this topic

==References==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Which Category did you place this in?]]

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:49:58Z

Ynguyen6: /* Example */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}</math>

==Connectedness==
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?
#How is it connected to your major?
#Is there an interesting industrial application?

==History==

Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

== See also ==

Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?

===Further reading===

Books, Articles or other print media on this topic

===External links===

Internet resources on this topic

==References==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Which Category did you place this in?]]

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:49:36Z

Ynguyen6: /* Example */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

1. <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

2. <math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

This will be a very small speed, considering m<<M.

3. <math>K_2f = {(2p_1i)^2 \over 2M}</math> and <math>K_1f = {(p_1i)^2 \over 2m}

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:44:34Z

Ynguyen6: /* Example */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

#<math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>
<math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

Because momentum is conserved, it can be seen that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping-pong ball.

#<math>V_2f = {P_2f \over M} = {2P_1i \over M} = {2mv_1i \over M} = 2{m \over M}V_1i</math>

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:40:02Z

Ynguyen6: /* Example */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

#<math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i
p_2f = 2p_1i</math>

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:35:40Z

Ynguyen6:

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

==Example==

In an orbiting spacecraft a ping-pong ball of mass m (object 1) traveling in the +x direction with initial momentum <math>p_1i</math> hits a stationary bowling ball of mass M (object 2) head on. What are the '''a) momentum''', '''b) speed''', and '''c) kinetic energy''' of each object after the collision? Assume little change in the speed of the ping-pong ball, and assume that the collision is elastic.

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:24:10Z

Ynguyen6:

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T22:14:34Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. Although this is a very specific circumstance, different variables of the equation can be solved by using the conservation of momentum principle.

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:09:11Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math> which gives <math>p_2f = 2p_1i</math> showing that the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball.

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:08:00Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

Knowing the speed of the ping pong ball remains about the same, the new equation is <math>-p_1i + p_2f = p_1i</math>

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:06:20Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]<ref>[http://p3server.pa.msu.edu/coursewiki/doku.php?id=183_notes:examples:a_ping-pong_ball_hits_a_stationary_bowling_ball_head-on]</ref>

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:05:27Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are [[Elastic Collisions]] and [[Inelastic Collisions]], but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

[[File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg]]

Let's talk about a specific example to truly understand what happens in a head-on collision of unequal masses. As referenced to before, the ping pong and bowling ball example clearly expresses what happens. Assuming the bowling ball is at rest when the ping pong ball hits it, the final momentum of the bowling ball is twice the initial momentum of the ping pong ball. This can be seen by using the conservation of momentum principle: <math>p_1f + p_2f = p_1i + p_2i</math>

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:05:07Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:02:15Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:01:45Z

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File:Ping pong bowling ball.jpg

2015-11-27T21:00:45Z

Ynguyen6:

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T21:00:17Z

Ynguyen6: /* Main Idea */

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:53:24Z

Ynguyen6: /* Main Idea */

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:49:07Z

Ynguyen6: /* Main Idea */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>[http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm]</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:48:45Z

Ynguyen6: /* Main Idea */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''<ref>http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/momentum/cthoe.cfm</ref>

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2</math>.

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2 + m_2v_2i^2 = m_1v_1f^2 + m_2v_2f^2</math>

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:45:45Z

Ynguyen6:

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:44:20Z

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:32:30Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:31:29Z

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:30:35Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:30:06Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2 .

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is:

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:29:52Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2 .

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1_v_1i^2

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:28:42Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2 .

If the equation is inelastic, the idea of conservation of momentum can be used because momentum is always conserved in collisions. The equation for the conservation of momentum is: <math>m_1v_1i^2

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:26:28Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2 .

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:25:14Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1f^2+ {1 \over 2}m_2v_2f^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:24:16Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:23:51Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1_v_1i^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:23:34Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:23:21Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1_v_1f^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:23:04Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2 = {1 \over 2}m_1_v_1f^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2_v_2f^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:21:56Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2v_2i^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:21:35Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:20:47Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:20:13Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2 + {1 \over 2}m_2_v_2i^2 +

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

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===Simple===
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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:19:38Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}m_1v_1i^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:18:59Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}mv_i^2

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:18:27Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: <math>{1 \over 2}

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:17:15Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: {1\over2}
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:16:50Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: {1 \over 2}
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
===Middling===
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#Is there an interesting industrial application?

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Head-on Collision of Unequal Masses

2015-11-27T20:16:36Z

Ynguyen6: /* The Equations Behind It */

==Main Idea==

The two main types of collisions are elastic and inelastic collisions, but these are very broad as there are many much more specific types of collisions under these umbrella terms. One of the specific types of collisions is head-on collisions of unequal masses. This is exactly what it sounds like - two objects of different masses collide with each other head-on, and this causes some changes in kinetic energy and speed. This can be thought of as two different types of cars colliding with each other, but to make the visualization a bit easier, think about a ping pong ball colliding with a bowling ball.

[[File:Car and truck collide.gif]]
''Elastic head-on collision between a car and truck''

===The Equations Behind It===

The most common type of head-on collision of unequal masses studied is an elastic collision, and if this is the case kinetic energy is conserved. What this means is that the total final kinetic energy of the system is equal to the total initial kinetic energy of the system. In equations, it looks like this: '''{1 \over 2}=4'''
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.

===A Computational Model===

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]

==Examples==

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===Simple===
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#Is there an interesting industrial application?

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