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C7-42: AIR TABLE - COLLISIONS OF PUCKS

PURPOSE: To qualitatively demonstrate elastic and inelastic two-dimensional collisions.

DESCRIPTION: Two or more pucks can be used to demonstrate elastic collisions. Use velcro collars on pucks to produce perfectly inelastic collisions. Several masses of pucks are available.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 1N40.20, 21, and 22)

EQUIPMENT: Air table, pucks, velcro collars.

SETUP TIME: None.


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