⚙️ 1D & 2D Collision Simulation

Language: Python
Library: Pygame

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📖 Overview

This project simulates elastic collisions between two objects of different masses.

• Current version: 1D collisions between two squares moving along a single axis.
• In progress: 2D collisions between circles with velocity components in both X and Y directions.

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🧠 Physics Principles

• Conservation of Momentum
  The total momentum before and after the collision remains constant.

• Conservation of Kinetic Energy (elastic collisions)
  The total kinetic energy is preserved during the collision.

• Collision Detection

  • 1D: Triggered when the edges of the squares meet.
  • 2D (planned): Triggered when the distance between two circle centers is less than or equal to the sum of their radii.

• Velocity Update Formulas

  • 1D: Uses standard elastic collision equations for two masses along a line.
  • 2D (planned): Uses vector-based formulas to separate velocity into normal and tangent components, updating only the normal component after collision.

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✨ Features

• Real-time simulation with Pygame’s rendering loop.
• Adjustable masses and initial velocities.
• Smooth, visually clear animation of motion and collisions.

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🚀 Planned Improvements

• Implementation of 2D elastic collisions for circles.
• Optional inelastic collision mode with adjustable restitution coefficient.
• Additional visual effects and statistics display.

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