We solve problems pertaining to the Conservation of Momentum using various scenarios. In this Closer Look segment on conservation of momentum, we solve problems pertaining to the conservation of ...

A sphere moving on a smooth horizontal surface (the xy-plane) impacts a set of 13 cubes at rest on the same surface. This impacts leads to a number of subsequent impacts among these cubes. The ...

Segment 4B: Conservation of Momentum We explain it qualitatively and mathematically. Segment 4B: Conservation of Momentum The law of conservation of momentum is explained qualitatively and ...

Conservation of momentum explains why a gun or cannon recoils backwards when it is fired. When a cannon is fired, the cannon ball gains forward momentum and the cannon gains backward momentum. Before ...

Here is a worked example. Two railway carriages collide and move off together. Carriage A has a mass of 12,000 kg and moves at 5 m/s before the collision. Carriage B has a mass of 8,000 kg and is ...