Momentum and impulse Flashcards
1
Q
linear momentum
A
the product of the mass and velocity of the object
2
Q
Newton’s second law in terms of momentum
A
The net force acting on an object is equal to the rate of change of momentum.
3
Q
law of conservation of linear momentum
A
The total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant
4
Q
inelastic collision
A
a collision in which only momentum
is conserved
4
Q
elastic collision
A
a collision in which both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved
5
Q
impulse
A
the product of the net force and the contact time
