Oblique Wall Impact
This interactive simulator explores Oblique Wall Impact in Classical Mechanics. One tilted segment: e, angles to normal n, open boundaries vs closed Wall Bounce. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Suited to beginners and first exposure to the topic. Typical context: Classical Mechanics.
Key terms
- oblique
- wall
- impact
- oblique wall bounce
- mechanics
- classical
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How it works
Unlike the closed box in Wall Bounce, this lab shows a single flat segment with adjustable tilt. A puck approaches from the left; the wall normal n is drawn at the center. Impulses are normal-only: the tangential component of velocity is unchanged, while the normal component is reversed and scaled by the coefficient of restitution e. With e = 1 kinetic energy is conserved and the acute angle to n matches before and after; with e < 1 the outgoing speed along n is smaller and total K drops.
Key equations
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