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Data collection
Please finish data collection for both collisions an explosions. Remember that an explosion uses the spring on one cart, and both carts start with zero momentum.
Data analysis
Analyze all your trials, calculating the momentum and kinetic energy changes for each scenario. If you would like, you can use a Google spreadsheet template here.
Each member of the group needs to make their own spreadsheet. If you prefer to use Excel, you can download the Google Sheet as an Excel spreadsheet.
Homework
Complete all the data analysis in a spreadsheet, and develop a conclusion about the conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in each of your scenarios.