Three meter airtrack with gliders that rebound elastically, or stick.

Primary tabs

(A)Mechanics - A+35: Linear Momentum

AirTrack: Collisions in One Dimension. Elastic Collision: 2 air track gliders fitted with clockspring bumpers rebound when they collide. Inelastic Collision: 2 air track gliders fitted with velcro or magnets stick together when they collide.
UCB Index: 
A+35+20
PIRA Index: 
1N30.30
Demo Diagram: 

UCB Taxonomy:

PIRA Taxonomy:

Video: 

Popularity:

Previous: 
A+35+18 Inelastic collisions: Another ballistic pendulum.
Next: 
A+35+25 Plastic pucks on air table.