momentum Flashcards
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Momentum
the amount of motion something has , this is also called dynamic inertia or inertia of motion. It is a vector quanity
what does momentum represent?
P
what is momentum measured through?
kg m/s
impulse
change in momentum, the amount of force acting on the object over time. is a vector quantity
what is impulse measured through?
kg m/s 2 x s = k/g m/s
what is the formula for momentum
momentum = mv
formula for impulse
impulse = FT
FT is also =?
Ft = triangle MV
elastic collision
when two objects collide against each other and both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. (quantities) there is no net loss in Kinetic energy which means no damage has been done to either object.
inelastic collision
when two objects collide against each other and momentum is conserved but kinetic energy is not. (quantities) the Kinetic energy has been transferred somewhere else which leads to a net loss of it to either one object. which means damage has been done.
2 in - 2 out
m1v1 +m2v2 = m1v2+m2v4
2 in - 1 out
m1v1 + m2v2 = (m1+m2) VF
1 in - 2 out
VF (m1+m2) = m1v1+m2v2
FT
the formula for impulse, force multiplied by time (J=FT)