may be used along with conservation of momentum equation. to obtain expressions for the individual velocities after the collision. These relationships may be used for any head-on collision by transforming to the frame of the target particle before using them, and then transforming back after the calculation.
Wiktionary(2.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition: 1  location(Noun) A particular point or place in physical space. 2  location(Noun) An act of locating.
(plural sites) 1  The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position; as, the site of a city or of a house. 2  A place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation; as, a site for a church. 3  The posture or position of a thing.