Impulse and Change in Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the total change of momentum for a closed system?
A
zero
2
Q
How is the impulse a single object experiences during a collision related to its change in momentum?
A
-They have the same value, because they are the same thing.
3
Q
What is the equation for impulse given in the lab manual?
A
I = F*(delta “t”)
4
Q
In this labe we made a velocity vs. time graph of the collision. What do the maximum and minimum values of the graph correspond to?
A
Initial and final velocity respectively.
5
Q
In this lab we make a force vs. Time graph of our collision. What physical quantity will the area between the horizontal axis and the curve of our graph physically represent?
A
-the impulse of impact.
