Ballistic Pendulum
Definition
A ballistic pendulum is a device used to measure the speed of a projectile by capturing it in a pendulum and measuring the height it reaches.
Related terms
Projectile motion: The curved path an object takes when thrown or launched into the air.
Elastic collision: A collision where kinetic energy is conserved, meaning no energy is lost during the collision.
Inelastic collision: A collision where kinetic energy is not conserved, meaning some energy is lost during the collision.
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AP Physics C: Mechanics - 5.4 Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
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