PURPOSE: To demonstrate conservation of energy and conservation of linear momentum in multiple elastic collisions.
DESCRIPTION: To start, hold one, two, three, or four balls to the side and release. Symmetric oscillations result from conservation of energy and conservation of linear momentum in the collision sequence.
SUGGESTIONS: For best results make sure balls are well aligned.
EQUIPMENT: Collision ball apparatus, as photographed.
SETUP TIME: None.
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