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Ballistic Pendulum definitions
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Ballistic Pendulum A device used to measure the velocity of a projectile, involving a collision and pendulum motion. Collision An event where two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time. Pendulum A weight suspended from a pivot so it can swing freely, used to demonstrate motion and energy. Conservation of Momentum A principle stating that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it. Conservation of Energy A principle stating that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant over time. Inelastic Collision A type of collision where the colliding objects stick together and move as one mass post-collision. Kinetic Energy The energy possessed by an object due to its motion, calculated as 1/2 mv^2. Potential Energy The energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects. Velocity The speed of something in a given direction, crucial for calculating momentum and energy. Gravitational Potential Energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, often set to zero at the lowest point. Angle θ The angle formed by the pendulum with the vertical, calculated using trigonometric functions. Arc Cosine The inverse function of cosine, used to determine angles from cosine values. Mass A measure of the amount of matter in an object, crucial for momentum and energy calculations. Height The vertical distance an object rises, used to calculate potential energy in pendulum problems. Trigonometric Functions Functions like sine, cosine, and tangent used to relate angles to side lengths in right triangles.
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