PY105 pre-class video for session 18 - center of mass
2,192 views · Published 30 September 2010 · 12:48 · Indexed 12 October 2026
Channel: Boston University · 2010 · Education
In this video, we'll discuss the concept of the center of mass. We'll talk about how to calculate the position of the center of mass, and then talk about why the center of mass is a powerful concept. We will also talk about the velocity of the center of mass, and talk about how the center of mass is connected to momentum conservation. Finally, we'll look at the interesting behavior of the center of mass during a collision.
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