Forces in a Collision


Two carts with mounted force sensors collide with either magnetic bumpers or rubber bumpers.  One or two rectangular masses can be added to one or the other cart.  The forces are always equal and opposite.

If the rubber bumpers are used in place of the magnetic bumpers, the forces are larger but the collision occurs over a shorter period of time.

Capstone templates "Cart-Force Sensor Collision.cap" can be used.





Forces in Collisions
Carts in Collision Data