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8.2 – Investigating Conservation of Momentum
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What principle states that total momentum is constant in a collision with no external forces?

Conservation of momentum

What does wider spacing between dots on ticker tape indicate?

Higher velocity

What is the formula for momentum after collision when trolleys stick together?

(m1+m2)v(m_1 + m_2)v

What type of collision occurs when the trolleys stick together after impact?

Inelastic collision

Why should a box with cushion be placed at the end of the runway?

To safely catch falling trolleys

Why is one end of the runway raised during setup?

So trolley 1 moves at constant speed

What formula calculates velocity uu from ticker tape with nn spaces of length S1S_1?

u=S1n/50u = \frac{S_1}{n/50}

Why is kinetic energy not conserved in this collision?

Trolleys stick together (inelastic)

Why don't magnetic forces change the total momentum of the trolley system?

They are internal forces that cancel

Which is a systematic error source in this experiment?

Friction affecting trolley motion

What is the frequency of the ticker timer used in this experiment?

50 Hz

Why should you select a large distance when measuring velocities from ticker tape?

To improve measurement accuracy

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