Momentum and Impulse Flashcards
What does a moving object need for a large momentum
large mass and/or speed
Mass x Velocity
momentum
How much momentum does a truck at rest have
none
What does a change in momentum rely on?
The force and it’s length of time
force x time interval
impulse
I=F∆t
Impulse in equation form
impulse=change in momentum
Relationship between impulse and momentum
How to increase momentum
apply the greatest force possible for as long as possible
True or False: The impulse required to bounce an object is more than just bringing it to a stop
True
In the absence of an external force, the momentum of a system remains unchanged
The Law of Conservation of Momentum
What is a canon’s momentum after firing?
0
A collision without deformity or heat
Elastic
Colliding objects bounce perfectly
Elastic
Rare in the everyday world, but common in the microscopic world
Elastic
The same before and after the collision
The vector sum og momenta