Skaters and Blocks

The applet is on Page 2. It shows two skaters pushing off from each other or, alternatively, two blocks that are being forced apart. It demonstrates the resulting momenta, speeds, and kinetic energies of the two skaters or blocks.

Detailed information on how the applet functions is available under Applet Help on the applet's Help menu. A lesson on momentum, momentum conservation, and related matters is available there as well.