Elastic Collision Velocity

v1_f = ((m1-m2)v1_i + 2m2*v2_i)/(m1+m2)

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Calculate final velocity after elastic collision This calculator is used in science and engineering study and applies directly to science and engineering.

Formula v1_f = ((m1-m2)v1_i + 2m2*v2_i)/(m1+m2) Science & Engineering
Domain Science & Engineering collisions
Solve For v1_f 1 variable
Level Undergraduate Education level

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v1_f = ((m1-m2)v1_i + 2m2*v2_i)/(m1+m2)

Enter any 0 known values and the calculator will solve for the remaining variable. All inputs must use the correct SI units as listed above for accurate results.