Mechanics:
Air Track - Various Masses

PIRA Class: 1N30.33

Purpose:
To demonstrate elastic and inelastic collisions.

Description:
Use the attachments in the accessories box to setup nearly perfect elastic collisions (images 2 and 3) or perfectly inelastic collisions (image 4 - the attachment on the left cart has cork inside for the right cart's needle to stick to).

Note: When adding masses to a cart, add equal masses to both sides of the cart to keep it balanced on the track.

Equipment:
Air track and air pump, air track carts with accessories

Location:
Shelf 117 (only the larger air track fits the air pump), 251 (air pump), 112 (carts and accessories). String and rubber bands on in a drawer across from PHYS-102.