3D simulation

Momentum Collision Simulator

Momentum · impulse · elasticity · collisions

Learning outcomeTest conservation of momentum across elastic and inelastic collisions.

Interactive 3D model

Mass 12.00 kgVelocity 16.00 m/sMass 23.00 kgVelocity 2-2.00 m/sElasticity0.80

Object 1 after-2.64 m/s

Object 2 after3.76 m/s

Total momentum6.00 kg·m/s

Learning focus

Change mass, velocity, and elasticity and test momentum conservation.

momentum before = momentum after; restitution e controls relative rebound