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Experiments in Physics
Lab: Conservation of Momentum
Name______________________________Score______________________
Introduction:
Collisions occur in all different forms in our world when two or more objects strike each changing their
momentum. Some of the most familiar collisions are a result of car accidents. Other types of collisions involve
less noticeable forms such as bouncing a ball or hitting a baseball. Name another real life occurrence of a collision
between two or more objects ________________________. Collisions also occur at the atomic level. An
important law of physics involves the relationship between the total momentum of objects before and after a
collision. The purpose of this lab is to determine the relationship between the total
momentum of objects before and after a collision. In addition, students will distinguish the
difference between elastic and inelastic collisions. Note: the symbol u represents the initial
velocity of an object and the symbol v represents the final velocity of the object.
Part I – The Conservation of Momentum
(1) Open the PhET simulation entitled “Collision Lab”.
(2) Check the box “Show Values” and “Velocity Vectors.
(3) By changing the various settings for the two masses, complete the table below.
Hint: Slide the velocity vectors to change the velocities. Start the collision by
hitting the play button. Be carful to get the sign correct on your velocities.
Momentum
before/
kgms
-1
Momentum
after/ kgms
-1
Total
m
1
/kg
m
2
/kg
u
1
/ms
-1
u
2
/ms
-1
v
1
/ms
-1
v
2
/ms
-1
0.5
1.5
1.00
0.00
0.5
1.5
1.00
-0.44
2.6
1.5
3.25
0.48
2.6
1.2
1.39
-3.43
2.6
2.6
1.20
-2.37
(4) The velocity vectors pointing left are negative. What does the negative sign represent?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(5) What do you notice about the total momentum before and the total momentum after?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(6) Write a statement for the conservation of momentum. Verify you statement by researching the
conservation of momentum on the internet, textbook, or by asking your instructor.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(7) A 3 kg ball traveling to the left at a velocity of 2.3 m/s collides with another 0.5 kg ball traveling to the
left at 0.3 m/s. As a result of the collision, the 3 kg ball moves to the left with a velocity of 1.73 m/s.
Using the conservation of momentum calculate the velocity of the 0.5 kg ball after the collision. Show all
your work. Use the simulation to verify your answer.
Key
basketball off a rim
0.5
0
-0.5
0.5
-0.25
0.75
0.5
0.5
0.5
-0.66
-1.16
0.28
-0.58
0.42
-0.16
-0.16
8.45
0.71
1.22
4.00
3.17
5.99
9.16
9.16
3.62
-4.16
-1.67
3.18
-4.35
3.82
-0.54
-0.53
3.12
-6.16
-2.37
1.20
-6.16
3.12
-3.04
-3.04
direction of travel
always the same
The total momentum of an isolated system remains constant
-0.15+(-6.89)=(3)(-1.73)+(0.5)v
-1.85=0.5v
v=-3.7m/s
Part II: Elastic and Inelastic collisions
(1) Check the box labeled “Kinetic Energy”. The simulation provides a number at the top
that represents the total kinetic energy of the two balls before and after the collision.
The slider labeled “Elasticity” is set a 100% as the default setting. Keep the setting. At
100% elasticity a collision is considered “elastic”. Try numerous types of collisions by
changing the parameters for both balls. What can you conclude about the total kinetic
energy before and after the collisions?
____________________________________________________________________
(2) Draw a conclusion concerning elastic collisions with regards to the conservation of
momentum and the conservation of energy. In other words, define an elastic collision.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
(3) Using the slider, change the Elasticity to 0% such that the arrow is directly over the word “inelastic”.
a. Click on the “More Data” button.
b. Manipulate the objects mass, position, and velocity vectors
to match the data below.
c. Calculate the total momentum before the collision (include a proper unit). __________________
d. What is the total kinetic energy before the collision (inclue a proper unit)? __________________
e. Press the play button and pause the simulation after the collision. Calculate the total momentum
after the collision (include a proper unit). _____________________
f. What is the total kinetic energy after the collision (include a proper unit)? __________________
(4) What can you conclude about the law of conservation of momentum for elastic and inelastic collisions?
____________________________________________________________________________________
(5) What can you conclude about the law of conservation of energy for elastic and inelastic collisions?
____________________________________________________________________________________
(6) Try various other inelastic (< 100% Elasticity) collisions by manipulating the parameters. Based upon
your observations, define inelastic collisions.
____________________________________________________________________________________
(7) A 50% inelastic collision occurs between a 0.7 kg ball moving to the left with a velocity of 1.8 m/s and a
1.6 kg ball moving to the right at 0.5 m/s. After the collision, the 1.6 kg ball moves to the left with a
velocity of 0.55 m/s. The formula for kinetic energy of an object is given by: .
a. Calculate the kinetic energy for each ball before the collision. Show all your work.
b. Determine the total kinetic energy before the collision (include a proper unit). _______________
c. Calculate the kinetic energy of each ball after the collision. Show all your work.
d. Determine the total kinetic energy after the collision (include a proper unit). ________________
e. Calculate the change in kinetic energy during the collision ( ). ________________________
f. Suggest a reason for why the total kinetic energy before and after an inelastic collision is not the
same. _________________________________________________________________________
always the same
An elastic collision is a collision in which energy is conserved.
-0.29 kg m/s
-0.3 kg m/s
0.46 J
0.02 J
The law of conservation of momentum holds for both types of collisions -- elastic and inelastic.
The law of conservation of energy holds for elastic collisions but does not hold for inelastic collisions.
Inelastic collisions are collisions in which energy is not conserved.
1.134J
0.2J
1.334 J
0.126J
0.242J
0.368 J
-0.966 J
Energy is lost in the collision to light, heat, or sound.
Part III – Two-dimensional collisions
(1) Two-dimensional collisions occur at various angles. As a result,
proper analysis of such collisions must consider the horizontal and
vertical components of the motion of the object. Draw the right
triangle for the angled velocity vector for the red ball in the picture to
the right. Label the horizontal component and vertical components.
(2) Show by calculation that the resultant velocity is 1.04 m/s.
(3) If the mass of the red ball is 0.5 kg, calculate the horizontal momentum ( ) and the vertical momentum
( ). Show all your work.
(4) Select the “Advanced” tab at the top of the simulation. Match the settings in the picture below. Use the
data in the yellow box to verify your calculations for item (3).
(5) Change the parameters for position and velocity by typing in the values in the simulation. Complete the
table below by using the “Play and Pause” buttons. Show your work for all calculations.
Collision parameters
BEFORE the collision
AFTER the collision
Total
Total
Total
Total
(6) Draw a conclusion concerning the conservation of momentum involving two-dimensional collisions based
upon the calculated values in the table.
v=sqrt((1.0)^2 + (0.3)^2) = 1.04 m/s
p_x=0.5 kg m/s
p_y=0.15 kg m/s
-0.25
-0.6
-0.25
-0.6
2.216
0.214
no collision
no collision
-0.906
-1.426
-0.906
-1.426
Momentum is conserved in both the vertical and horizontal components of motion.
Part IV – The Wall
(1) A common problem in physics is when a ball bounces off a wall. Using the
advanced tab, match the settings for the picture below and to the right. Play the
simulation and pause the simulation after the ball bounces off the right wall.
Observe what happens before and after the collision for . “Restart” the
simulation if needed. Calculate for the ball bouncing off the wall?
_________________________________________________________________
(2) Try bouncing the ball at various angles. What can you conclude about for a ball bouncing off a wall
at any angle? ___________________________________________________________________________
(3) Try bouncing the ball at various angles again. Observe what happens to . In general, what can you
conclude about the magnitude of before and after the ball bounces of the wall?
______________________________________________________________________________________
(4) Based upon your observations for item (3), determine an expression in terms of for .
(5) Write the expression for in terms of , the mass of the ball, and .
______________________________________________________________________________________
(6) Write the expression for in terms of , the mass of the ball, , the velocity of the ball, and , the
angle measured from the normal to the wall at which the ball strikes the wall.
(7) A 0.06 kg tennis ball moving at a velocity of 23 m/s strikes a wall at an angle of 30 degrees measured from
the normal to the wall. Calculate the total change in momentum for the tennis ball. Show all your work.
zero (no change)
never changes -- always the same -- therefore, zero.
p_x becomes the opposite (negative value of the original)
delta p_x = 2p_x (final and initial values are opposites -- subtracting them doubles the
result)
delta p_x = 2mv_x
delta p_x = 2mv cos(theta)
delta p_x = 2(0.06)(23)cos(30) = 2.39 kg m/s
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