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1D Collision Simulator

Two objects collide head-on. Momentum is conserved, so you can work out an unknown final velocity. Randomise a scenario and run it, or switch to a practice question to test yourself.

Simulation

Mass (kg)Velocity (m/s)
🔴 A
🔵 B
➡️ AfterVA (given) = m/s
After collision:
Press Randomise values to generate a collision scenario.

Momentum working

Practice question

m/s