Online physics topic guide
Momentum and collision simulator
Momentum is especially useful for short interactions such as collisions. Change masses and velocities, predict the combined momentum, and compare different outcomes.
Open the interactive physics simulatorConcepts to investigate
- Linear momentum
- Impulse
- Collision systems
- Momentum conservation
How to use the simulator
- Choose a prepared experiment or create a scene with approved objects.
- Predict what will happen before changing a single variable.
- Run, pause, reset, inspect, and graph supported measurements.
- Compare the result with the model limitations and an independent calculation or practical measurement.