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SPH4U Sim Lab Conservation of Momentum in 2D

This lab investigates the conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in four types of two-dimensional collisions involving two masses. Students will use simulations to conduct experiments, record observations, and analyze data without the need for graphs. The report will include conclusions on the differences between elastic and inelastic collisions, along with interpretations and evaluations of the findings.

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SPH4U Sim Lab Conservation of Momentum in 2D

This lab investigates the conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in four types of two-dimensional collisions involving two masses. Students will use simulations to conduct experiments, record observations, and analyze data without the need for graphs. The report will include conclusions on the differences between elastic and inelastic collisions, along with interpretations and evaluations of the findings.

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Conservation of Momentum in Two-Dimensions

Unit 3: Energy and Momentum Formal Lab

The purpose of this investigation is to study conservation of momentum and kinetic


energy in a two-dimensional collision for four types of collisions involving two masses.

1) a straight shot with one mass at rest.


2) a glancing blow shot with one mass at rest.
3) a linear head-on collision with two masses in motion.
4) a 2D collision with two masses in motion.

Will the momentum be the same before the collision as it is after the collision? Will the
kinetic energy be conserved?

Materials:

Use either the 1) PHet Simulation


https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/collision-lab/latest/collision-lab_en.html

Or the 2)Gizmo
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=3
61&ClassID=5226012
Conservation of Momentum in Two-Dimensions
Unit 3: Energy and Momentum Formal Lab

Procedure: Record your setup and steps taken in the simulation in your formal lab report for the
four types of collisions.

Data Collection (Observations)


● Create a data table(s) in which to record your observations.
● For your data table(s):
Create a separate table/label for each experiment in the body of your lab write up
(do not attach tables as a separate document)
● Number each table and give each table a unique title
● Include units (and uncertainty if any) in the label of each column
● When recording values, include all digits (do not drop digits)
● Below each table, record the values of the variables you kept constant during
your experiment with units and significant digits.

Data Processing (Analysis): NO GRAPHS REQUIRED


Summarize your calculation/analysis in one New Analysis Table. For all 4 collisions
types:

1. Compare the sum of the two x components of velocity after the collision with the
initial velocity before the collision.
2. Compare the sum of the two y components of velocity after the collision with the
initial velocity before the collision.
3. Calculate the kinetic energy of each of the masses and compare it with the kinetic
energy before the collision (Direction is not important in this calculation).
4. What have you found out about the kinetic energy before and after the collision
generally?
5. Calculate the momentum of the system before and after the collision( Direction is
Important)
6. What have you found out about the momentum before and after the collision
generally?
7. Show one sample calculation for one of your 4 collision types.

Conclusion: Include an Interpretation, Evaluation and Improvements in your lab report.

Question: 1) What is the difference between an Inelastic and Elastic Collision?

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