Author： Bridges R.
Publisher： IOP Publishing
ISSN： 0031-9120
Source： Physics Education, Vol.33, Iss.5, 1998-05, pp. : 311-315
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Abstract
The apparent `loss' of energy in inelastic collisions may be understood by considering a simple model of two rigid balls connected by a spring. A numerical simulation of this is described here and extended to include Newton's Cradle.
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