Marble experiment (referring to momentum)?

In summary, when marbles are kept in a row, hitting one marble on one side displaces one marble from the other side, hitting two marbles displaces two marbles, and the same goes for three and four marbles. This is due to the principles of conservation of momentum and energy. These principles are further explained in the article provided and a previous forum thread on the same topic.
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marbles are kept in a row like OOOOOO
when one marble is hit on one side, one marble is displaced from other side ;
when two marbles are hit on one side, two marbles are displaced on the other side;
and same with three and four marbles ...

WHY the same numbers of marbles are displaced as the number of marbles are hit ??
 
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welcome to pf!

hi sagpod! welcome to pf! :smile:
sagpod said:
WHY the same numbers of marbles are displaced as the number of marbles are hit ??

conservation of momentum and conservation of energy :wink:
 
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Related to Marble experiment (referring to momentum)?

1. What is the purpose of conducting a marble experiment?

The purpose of a marble experiment is to observe and analyze the concept of momentum, which is the property of a moving object that determines how much force is needed to change its motion. By conducting the experiment, we can better understand the relationship between mass, velocity, and momentum.

2. What materials are needed for a marble experiment?

The materials needed for a marble experiment typically include marbles, a ramp or track, a measuring tape or ruler, a stopwatch, and a surface to catch the marbles.

3. How does the mass of a marble affect its momentum?

The mass of a marble directly affects its momentum. The greater the mass of the marble, the greater its momentum will be. This is because momentum is directly proportional to an object's mass.

4. How does the velocity of a marble affect its momentum?

The velocity of a marble also has a direct effect on its momentum. The higher the velocity, the greater the momentum will be. This is because momentum is directly proportional to an object's velocity.

5. What is the relationship between momentum and collision in a marble experiment?

In a marble experiment, the momentum of a marble is conserved during a collision. This means that the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision. This principle is known as the law of conservation of momentum and is a fundamental concept in physics.

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