Momentum Basics for Grade 13

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Definition of Momentum

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Product of mass and velocity

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Formula for Momentum

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p = mv

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Unit of Momentum

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kg·m/s

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Conservation of Momentum

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Total momentum before = total after

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Impulse

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Change in momentum

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Impulse Formula

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Impulse = Force × Time

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Elastic Collision

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Momentum conserved, kinetic energy conserved

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Inelastic Collision

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Momentum conserved, kinetic energy not conserved

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Newton's Second Law

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F = dp/dt

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Momentum in Closed System

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No external forces, momentum constant