Conservation of Momentum in 1 and 2 Dimensions: The Virtual Pool Table

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The Pool Table applet is designed for users to their intuition regarding the principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum. Use the presets or place balls of mass and initial velocity of your choosing on the table to investigate this principle. The before and after display will give you a visual of how the forces change during a collision. Put your newfound knowledge of the game to practical use against your friends.

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