Momentum and Impulse Flashcards
1
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Linear momentum
A
The product of the mass and velocity of the object.
2
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Law of conservation of linear momentum
A
The total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant (is conserved ).
3
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Elastic collision
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A collision in which both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
4
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Inelastic collision
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A collision in which only momentum is conserved.
5
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Impulse (J)
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The product of the net force and the contact time.
