15.3 Inertia, Momentum, Impulse Flashcards
1
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Define Mass
A
The amount of matter in a body
1
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Define Inertia
A
The resistance of a body to alter its state of motion
2
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Define Force
A
A push or pull on a body that alters its state of motion
3
Q
Define Impulse
A
The change in momentum.
4
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Define Momentum
A
The motion a body possesses
5
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Describe Conservation of momentum
A
Whenever two bodies collide, the combined momentum of the two is conserved (stays the same).
6
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Decribe Force summation
A
The correct timing and sequencing of body segments and muscles through a range of motion.
7
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Describe Angular Momentum
A
Product of moment of inertia and angular velocity
8
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Describe Moment of Inertia
A
The measure of an objects resistance to change its rate of rotation
9
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Define Impulse
A
The change of momentum
