Stage: 5 Challenge Level: 
The motion here combines conservation of energy on the frictionless
shute, then conservation of momentum at impact and finally a
horizontal projectile.
chemistry. Conservation of linear momentum. Maths in STEM. physics. Coefficient of restitution. Individual. biology. Energy. engineering. Projectiles.
Published January 2006.
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