Momentum
Momentum is the product of mass and velocity. Conservation of momentum in isolated systems.
Mass A (kg)
Mass B (kg)
Velocity A (m/s)
right
Velocity B (m/s)
left
Before collision
Before collision
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After collision
Click Start, then let the carts collide to see values here.
Momentum vs. Time
Equations
Definition
For each cart
Conservation
Total momentum of the system does not change during a collision.