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Hi
Are there any exciting experiments for the conservation of linear momentum?
Are there any exciting experiments for the conservation of linear momentum?
Exciting Experiments for Linear Momentum Conservation
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In summary, there are many exciting experiments for the conservation of linear momentum, including studying collisions of billiard balls, using a ballistic pendulum or Newton's Cradle, observing carts on a track, and many more. These experiments do not require the full machinery of special and general relativity and can be done at home or in a school lab. There is also the option of using a hunting rifle, but this may not be suitable for a school lab setting. Additionally, there may be experiments with step by step methods and apparatus available.
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Lots... www.fnal.gov/[/url] [url]www.cern.ch/[/url] [url]www.slac.stanford.edu/[/URL]
Is there something particular you are looking for?
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thanxx
Experimetns that can be done at home or in a school lab
Experimetns that can be done at home or in a school lab
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You probably don't need to full machinery of special and general relativity for the experiments described below:
You could study the collision of billiard balls
or the ballistic pendulum http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/balpen.html
or Newton's Cradle http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/scenario/cradle.htm
or carts on a track http://www.physics.ucla.edu/demoweb/demomanual/mechanics/second_law/dynamic_track_demos.html
or many more: http://www.google.com/search?q=conservation+of+momentum+lab
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Hmm, I guess that rules out the hunting rifle I was going to suggestvelocity said:
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Thanxx guys for all your help! the Rifle one souds great
However are there no experiments that has a step by step method and an apparatus...?
However are there no experiments that has a step by step method and an apparatus...?
1. What is linear momentum conservation?
Linear momentum conservation is a fundamental law of physics that states that the total linear momentum of a closed system remains constant over time, unless acted upon by external forces. This means that in a system with no external forces, the total momentum before an event or experiment must be equal to the total momentum after the event or experiment.
2. How is linear momentum calculated?
Linear momentum is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity. The formula for linear momentum is p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. The unit of linear momentum is kilogram-meters per second (kg*m/s).
3. What are some examples of experiments for linear momentum conservation?
Some examples of experiments for linear momentum conservation include collisions between objects of different masses, elastic collisions between objects of the same mass, and explosions that involve the transfer of momentum between objects. Other examples include pendulum swings, rocket launches, and billiard ball collisions.
4. How can linear momentum be conserved in an experiment?
Linear momentum can be conserved in an experiment by ensuring that all external forces are accounted for and that there is no net external force acting on the system. This can be achieved by using a track or a frictionless surface for objects to move on, minimizing air resistance, and using sensors to measure and account for any external forces that may be present.
5. What are some real-world applications of linear momentum conservation?
Linear momentum conservation has many real-world applications, including in car accidents where the momentum of a car must be conserved to prevent injury to passengers. It is also used in sports such as billiards, where players must calculate the momentum of the cue ball to make accurate shots. Additionally, linear momentum conservation is important in rocket launches, as it ensures that the rocket can reach its desired velocity without being affected by external forces.
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