Sports Physics Flashcards
Term you will come across in sports?
-Momentum
-Projectile Motion
-Acceleration
-Energy
-Force
-Impulse
-Work
-Aerodynamics
-Friction
What is momentum?
A vector describing a quantity of motion
What is the mathematical term for momentum?
P(momentum) = m(mass) x v(velocity)
What is conservation of Momentum?
The conservation of momentum states that, within some problem domain, the amount of momentum remains constant.
In what circuit does conservation of momentum take place?
Closed circuit
What is Maximizing momentum?
An increase of momentum by increasing either of these element
What is Projectile motion?
Projectile motion is a form of motion experienced by an object or particle that is projected in a gravitational field, such as from Earth’s surface, and moves along a curved path under the action of gravity only.
What is Acceleration?
The gravity of Earth, denoted by g, is the net acceleration that is imparted to objects due to the combined effect of gravitation and the centrifugal force
Formula for acceleration?
a=dv/dt
What does dv stand for?
Change in velocity
What does dt stand for?
Change in time
What is Energy?
power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Can energy be lost or gained in a closed circuit?
No
What is Kinetic energy?
Energy of motion
How do you calculate force?
Mass(m) x acceleration(a)
