Sprint 66 · Chapter 5

Elastic Collisions In One Dimension

Solve a head-on elastic collision with momentum and energy together, and see why light nuclei slow neutrons best.

1. 1Two Equations, Two Unknowns
2. 2Slowing Neutrons in a Reactor
3. 3Your Turn: Heavy Hits Light
4. 4Three Ball Bearings
5. 5Exercise 5.16: Three Ball Bearings
6. 6The Pendulum Bob and the Table
7. 7The Pendulum Strikes