Collisions (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Conservation principle in collisions
Conservation principle in collisions
Momentum is conserved
Final momentum when both cars stop
Final momentum when both cars stop
kg m/s
Initial momentum if final is kg m/s
Initial momentum if final is kg m/s
kg m/s (conserved)
Momentum equation (, , )
Momentum equation (, , )
Car A & B momenta relation in this collision
Car A & B momenta relation in this collision
Equal
Mass of Car A
Mass of Car A
kg
Mass of Car B
Mass of Car B
kg
Velocity of Car B before collision
Velocity of Car B before collision
m/s
Equation relating both cars' momentum
Equation relating both cars' momentum
Substituted equation for this collision
Substituted equation for this collision
Velocity of Car A ()
Velocity of Car A ()
m/s