Elastic Collisions and Energy Conservation in Physics
This document covers key concepts in elastic collisions, energy conservation, and related formulas in physics. It explores:
- Formulas for elastic and inelastic collisions
- Conservation of momentum and kinetic energy
- Potential and kinetic energy calculations
- Spring elasticity and compression
- Energy transformations during collisions
Key points include:
- The difference between elastic and inelastic collisions
- Formulas for central and non-central elastic collisions
- Calculations involving springs and elastic potential energy
- Applications of work, energy, and power concepts