Elastic Collision (1D)
Calculate Elastic Collision (1D) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Elastic Collision (1D)
m1
v1
m2
v2
v1' after
-1m/s
More about: Elastic Collision (1D)
What it calculates
The “Elastic Collision (1D)” calculator computes v1' after in m/s from 4 parameters: m1, v1, m2, v2.
A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.
Example calculation
With parameters m1 = 2, v1 = 5, m2 = 3, v2 = 0 the result is -1 m/s.
How to use
- Enter m1, v1, m2 and v2 — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- v1' after (m/s) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
- Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.
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FAQ
How is Elastic Collision (1D) calculated?
The Elastic Collision (1D) calculator computes v1' after (in m/s) from m1, v1, m2, v2. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Elastic Collision (1D) calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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