The article explores the dynamics of a ball colliding with a stick, illustrating principles of momentum conservation. Upon impact, the stick recoils to the right, adhering to Newton's law, as momentum must be conserved. However, when the ball strikes the stick off-center, it not only recoils but also rotates around its center due to angular momentum. This concept emphasizes that momentum isn't solely linear; angular momentum depends on a mass's distribution and its rotational characteristics, highlighting the complex interplay between forces during collisions.
The ball-bat collision showcases momentum conservation, illustrating how forces are equal and opposite, leading to the stick's recoil upon impact with the ball.
In an off-center collision, the stick not only recoils but also rotates, displaying the conservation of angular momentum alongside linear momentum during the impact.
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