Law of Conservation of Momentum
Formula: If ∑ F(ext) = 0, then ∑ p i = constant or ∑ p(iinitial) = ∑ p(ifinal). Condition: The net external force on the system is zero. If the component of th…
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Formula: If ∑ F(ext) = 0, then ∑ p i = constant or ∑ p(iinitial) = ∑ p(ifinal). Condition: The net external force on the system is zero. If the component of the net external force in a certain direction is zero, then momentum is conserved in that direction.
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Momentum, Impulse, and Conservation of Momentum
Momentum, Impulse, and Conservation of Momentum 1. Momentum & Impulse A. Momentum Definition: A measure of the "inertia" of motion. Formula: p = mv Nature: State Quantity, Vector (same direction as v ). B. Impulse Definition: The cumulative effect of force over time. Formula: I =…
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