Grade 11 physics definitions Chapter 6 Momentum Flashcards
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Principle of conservation of linear momentum
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The total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant when two or more bodies interact with one another.
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Impulse
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The impulse of two bodies interacting with one another is the product of the resultant force applied and the time for which the force is applied. Impulse is also equal to the change in momentum. (Impulse is a vector quantity. It has both magnitude and direction.
