Disks Colliding

Definition

Disks colliding refers to the scenario where two circular disks come into contact with each other and exchange momentum and energy through collision.

Related terms

Conservation of Momentum: The principle stating that the total momentum of an isolated system remains constant before and after a collision.

Elastic Collision:

A collision where kinetic energy is conserved, meaning there is no loss of energy during the collision.

Inelastic Collision:

A collision where kinetic energy is not conserved, resulting in some loss of energy during the collision.