Collisions simulation to investigte momentum

 

This collisions simulation is by Phet. Click on the advanced tap to get collisions at different angles.

This is a core practical for Edexcel A level Physics. This simulation can be used alongside the actual practical which can be difficult to set up and get decent results from, but should be attempted.

Core practical 10: Use ICT to analyse collisions between small spheres

The aims of this practical are:

To investigate the conservation of momentum in two dimensions

To determine whether a collision is elastic

The simulation can help with core skill 11 – to use ICT such as computer modelling

Core Practical worksheet

A level Physics revision