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Mechanics
M58: Balls for Bouncing Collisions
Purpose: To demonstrate bouncing collisions, and the transfer of momentum in collisons.
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M58: Balls for Bouncing Collisions |
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A basketball and a tennis ball to be dropped from a height of about 4 feet initially in contact with each other. Observe how the heavier ball transfers its momentum to the lighter ball when they hit causing the light ball to bounce high and fast. |
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Storage Location: CHEMP 130A |
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Basketball, Tennis ball | D5.1 |
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Manual: None | Setup Notes: M58 | PIRA #: |
| Manufacturer(s): | Other school's Demonstration web pages |
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