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DCS# 1H10.15
COLLISION CARTS
APPARATUS
two collision carts
101-05-
500 g mass
101-05-
track
101
two track feet
101-05-
end pieces
101-05-
DESCRIPTION
Carts with 2:1 mass ratio are arranged so that their distances from the ends of the track are in a 1:2 ratio. Release spring-loaded plunger between them. They will spring apart with equal momenta and strike the track ends at the same time.