Pool Ball Collision VideoLab

In this experiment you investigate two pool balls colliding at an angle. The object is to measure the conservation of momentum and energy in the collision.

To take rolling friction into account do the "Backspin Videolab" first.

The equipment consists of a two pool balls of mass 500 grams and a standard pool table.

Run the movie above to observe the motion. Click on the link below to go to the lab.

•You will need the x versus t, and y versus t data. Paste the data into a spreadsheet to analyse the motion.

What can you conclude about the energy and momentum before and after the collision from the motion?

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