Momentum Flashcards

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Linear Momentum

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the product of the mass and velocity of the object

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Conservation of linear momentum

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The total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant (is conserved)

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Elastic collisions

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collision in which both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved

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Inelastic collision

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a collision in which only momentum is conserved

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Impulse

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product of the net force and the contact time

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Newton’s Second law in terms of momentum

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The net force acting on an object is equal to the rate of change of momentum.

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Newton’s Third law

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When object A exerts a force on object B, object B simultaneously exerts an oppositely directed force of equal magnitude on object A.

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Gravitational potential energy

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The energy an object possesses due to its position relative to a reference point.

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Kinetic energy

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The energy an object has as a result of the object’s motion.

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Mechanical energy

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The sum of gravitational potential and kinetic energy at a point.

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Law of conservation of energy

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The total energy in a system cannot be created nor

destroyed; only transformed from one form to another.

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Principle of conservation of mechanical energy

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In the absence of air resistance or any external forces, the mechanical energy of an object is constant.

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