Momentum and Impulse

Front

What type of quantity is linear momentum?

Back

Vector

Front

How can Newton's second law be expressed in terms of momentum?

Back

F = Δp/Δt

Front

What does Newton's second law state in terms of momentum?

Back

The net force is equal to the rate of change of momentum.

Front

What does the impulse-momentum theorem state?

Back

The change in momentum of an object is equal to the impulse applied to it.

Front

What is linear momentum the product of?

Back

Mass and velocity.

Front

Define linear momentum.

Back

Linear momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

Front

What is the formula for impulse?

Back

Impulse = Force × Time.

Front

How is impulse related to momentum?

Back

Impulse is equal to the change in momentum.

Front

What is the unit of momentum?

Back

Kilogram meter per second (kg·m/s).

Front

What is the principle of conservation of momentum?

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In a closed system, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.