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.
Full Definition of PLACE. 1. a: physical environment: space b: a way for admission or transit c: physical surroundings: atmosphere. 2. c archaic: the three-dimensional compass of a material object. 3. 4. : a particular part of a surface or body: spot. 5. : relative position in a scale or series: as.