Station 1 · Collision 1
Use Collision 1, run the trial, and read both force curves at impact.
The Thinking Experiment
Interactive Physics Simulation
Before collecting data, assume sensors are zeroed and one force sensor is reversed so signs are consistent. Use the Sensor Setup control to simulate setup mistakes for the Station 4 challenge.
Use Collision 1, run the trial, and read both force curves at impact.
Switch to Collision 2 (heavier B) and compare speed change and force data.
Run the push presets, sketch predicted vs measured diagrams, then check what stays true.
Run a trial, then hover or tap the graph to read force values.
| Run | Scenario | Peak |F| (N) | Impulse A (N·s) | Impulse B (N·s) | Δv A (m/s) | Δv B (m/s) |
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Build vectors in the required format: Force On ____ By ____. Use one set for prediction and one set for measured results.
Add a vector to start your force diagram.