or NS =

Newton
seconds Mass X Use a
Velocity computer and
a motion
sensor to
investigate a
collision
kg m/s = unit between 2 Trolley A is
trolleys. given a push
so it collides
PRAC with trolley B.
The 2 trolleys
stick together
after the
collision.
Momentum

Law of
conservation
of momentum
Has size and
direction

The computer
Doesn't apply gives the
when external velocity of A
forces like before the
friction are collision and
applied. the velocity of
both trolleys
Measure the
afterwards.
mass of the
trolleys
Total
momentum
before
interaction =
total
momentum
after

So works
when in a
closed system