Momentum+&+Impulse

Deno Vidmar, Elizabeth Eversole, Eddie Hunckler

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The objective of this lab is to verify conservation of momentum through collisions.
 * Objective**

1. Select the introduction tab at the top 2. Make sure the velocity vectors is checked in the top right box 3. Set mass (kg) of each ball to any mass 4. Then click more data 5. Adjust the velocity vectors to any velocity as long as there will be a collision (either directed towards each other or away) 6. Do four trials with the elasticity slider at 100% each time adjusting the velocity or mass 7. Each time press play simulation 8. Be sure to record the mass and velocity BEFORE and after the simulation 9. Set the elasticity slider to 0 or inelastic 10. Do four trials and repeat steps 7 and 8
 * Data Collection Technique**

1. Is momentum conserved? (calculate before and after the collision) -Use the Formula P=mV -Remember to calculate for each data set -Keep track of the direction of the vectors 2. How does the elasticity affect the conservation of momentum?
 * Data Analysis**

There is no graphical analysis because the relation between the mass and the velocity is inverse.
 * Graphical Analysis**

The equation is [(actual)-(experimental)/(actual)]*100% But you will use [(before)-(after)/(before)]*100% You should get 0% as your result for each
 * Percent Difference**


 * Example Lab**