Is My Momentum Lab Chart Correct?

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The discussion revolves around verifying the accuracy of a momentum lab simulation chart involving two colliding pucks. The user has recorded the x and y positions of both pucks for the first two frames and is calculating velocities by subtracting frame positions and dividing by time. To determine momentum, the user multiplies the x and y components by mass. It is confirmed that for total momentum in the x direction, the components can be added together, and for total kinetic energy, only the speeds (not directions) are needed. The guidance provided clarifies the correct approach to completing the chart.
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Hi,
I have to do a lab simulation and fill out information in a chart. The lab simulates two pucks hitting with each other. It is suppose to be a momentum lab. I have filled most of the chart but am not sure if its correct. So I would like you to verify it. Plz and TY

These are the only given variables:
I had to record x and y positions of both pucks(circles) for first 2 frames of simulation, Mass is also given and time is 0.050s
pic1.png


This is the table i am suppose to fill:
picmain.png


v1x and v1y are suppose to be for circle1
vlx' and v1y' are suppose to be for circle2
v1 and v1y' are both resultant velocity

p1x and p1y are x and y momentum for circle1
p1x' and p1y' are x and y momentum for circle2

To find velocities i simply subtracted frame 2 position from frame 1 and divide it by the time
To find the momentum i simply multiplied x and y components to the mass

For P Total X, can i just add both x components together?

How can i find Total Kinetic Energy?

Thank You
 
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Looks correct.
Momentum are vectors, so yes, just add the components to get the total - just like you would treat forces.
Use the v1 and v1' speeds for the kinetic energy. Energy is a scalar - no need to take directions into account.
 
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