LAB REPORT

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INTRODUCTION
Momentum is a physics term; it refers to the quantity of motion that
an object has, all objects have mass. Momentum depends upon the
variables mass and velocity. When a collision occurs in a closed
system that has no force other than the force of momentum,
momentum before and after the collision is equal. In an elastic
collisions, the total kinetic energy of the two objects before and after
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the collision is the same, but in an inelastic collision its different. In an
inelastic collision, energy will turn into other forms of energy such as
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sound and heat. The momentum of the 1st object and the 2nd object
is equal, even though the kinetic energy is lost because of its
conversion into different energy types. The basic momentum principle
is when object A and object B collide, resulting in the force and impulse
being the same. Due to Newtons third law, whenever force is applied
to an object an equal and opposite reaction returns. The purpose of
this experiment is to demonstrate the law of conservation of
momentum and to determine the momentum are conserved during an
elastic and inelastic collision. According to the law of conservation of
energy and conservation of momentum, during a collision energy can
neither be gained nor lost, but it can be transferred. Elastic and
inelastic collisions are performed with two dynamics carts of different
masses. Magnetic bumpers are used in the elastic collision and
bumpers are used in the completely inelastic collision.
OBJECTIVE
To be able to demonstrate both Elastic and Inelastic collision.
To be able to identify the difference between Elastic and Inelastic
collision.
To demonstrate the Law of Conversation of Momentum

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MATERIALS
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Pasco carts (Magnetic carts)RULES
Dynamic Track

Timer Weight Scale

SET UP

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The Pasco cart on the dynamic track.

PROCEDURE
At first, we need to set up the dynamic track, which the steepness
of both sides are needed to be stable for the correct data and
result. Then, weigh the Pasco carts to know the mass of both
objects.
Then, use two of Pasco carts (Magnetic carts) setup on the top of
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the dynamic track.
Then, we can put the cartA in the random direction(for this
experiment we use 80 cm. for cartA and 100 cm. for cartB), but we
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need to have space about twenty centimeters between cartA and
cartB and space the direction in two part.
In the inelastic collision, which its occurs when colliding objects
result in deformation or the generation of heat. So, we need to use
the side that has the velcro tape of Pasco cart to make an object
A and object B travels along together. Then, timing the time when
the cartA hits the cartB and when cartA travels along with cartB
which it must far from the point that 2 objects hit each other 20
centimeters. Then, in the elastic collision, which its occurs when
colliding objects rebound without lasting deformation or any
generation of heat. Therefore, we need to use the magnetic side
of Pasco cart to make an object A stay at rest and give the force
to make an object B travel. Then, timing the time when the cartA
hits the cartB and when cartB travel and cartB must far from the
point that 2 objects hit each other 20 centimeters.
After we got all the information, then we go to the calculation part.
DATA & RESULT
Inelastic Collision

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Calculation
V20 : Speed = Distance / Time Vf : Speed = Distance / Time
Speed = 20 / 1.18 Speed = 20 / 2.58
= 16.95 cm/s = 7.75 cm/s
M1V10 + M2V20 = (M1 + M20)Vf
0 + (514.17)(16.95) = (513.89 + 514.17)(7.75)
8715.18 = 7967.47
% Difference = 2 (Momentumbefore collision - Momentumafter
collision) * 100 / Momentumbefore collision + Momentumafter
collision
= 2 (8715.18 - 7967.47)*100 / 8715.18 + 7967.47
= 8.96
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Elastic Collision

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Calculation
V20 : Speed = Distance / Time V1f : Speed = Distance / Time
Speed = 20 / 0.98 Speed = 20 / 1.18
= 20.41 cm/s = 16.95 cm/s
M1V10 + M2V20 = M1V1f + M2V2f
0 + (514.17)(20.41) = (513.89)(16.95) + 0
10494.21 = 8710.44
% Difference = 2 (Momentumbefore collision - Momentumafter
collision) * 100 / Momentumbefore collision + Momentumafter
collision
= 2 ( 10494.21 - 8710.44)*100 / 10494.21 + 8710.44
= 18.58
 ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
This experiment consists of two types of collision, the elastic
collision, and the inelastic collision. The inelastic collision shows that
when two object collides the energy from the moving cart will also
make the cart at rest move and the two carts move along together.
The elastic collision shows that after the object collide the moving
object's energy transfer into the object at rest and therefore the
object that is moving became the object at rest and the object at
rest began moving.
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CONCLUSION
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According to the data, we got RULES
the observations about the different
types of collision and the momentum received by the objects before
and after the collision. From this lab, it could demonstrate that the
elastic ability doesnt affect on law of conservation. The differences
between the elastic and inelastic are the system of object. The
elastic will move seperately from the objects. Otherwise, inelastic will
move along the object.
RECOMMENDATION
We notice that in the elastic collision there was a percentage
difference
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of 18 and it shouldn't be as high as that. We call it human
errors where all human errors and the best solution to it is to use a
computer or a robot to time and to release the cart.
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