Vocab #5 Flashcards
1
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Elastic Collision
A
A collision in which the colliding objects rebound without lasting deformation.
2
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Conserved
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A term applied to a physical quantity, such as momentum, energy, or electrical charge that remains unchanged during interactions.
3
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Impulse
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product of force and time interval during the force acts.
4
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Momentum
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The product of the mass and velocity of an object.
5
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Inelastic Collision
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A collision in which the colliding objects become distorted and or generate heat during the collision.
6
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Law of Conservation of Momentum
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In the absence of a net external force, the momentum of an object or system of objects is uncharged.
