5.3.4

Momentum

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Momentum

The momentum of an object is its mass multiplied by its velocity (p = mv).

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Change in momentum

  • Change in momentum = force x time
  • Δp = F x t
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Conservation of momentum

  • The law of conservation of momentum says that momentum cannot be created or destroyed.
    • So, if two objects collide, the sum of momentum before collision = sum of momentum after the collision.
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Change in momentum = mv - mu

  • Change in momentum = mv - mu, where m is mass, u is the initial velocity of an object and v is the final velocity of an object.

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