Momentum Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is momentum
A
The vector product of mass and velocity
2
Q
How can momentum change
A
The mass changes
The velocity changes
Both could change
3
Q
What did Newton say about momentum
A
The net force on an object is equal to the rate of change of momentum
4
Q
The law of conservation of momentum
A
The total momentum of a system remains constant (momentum total =0)
5
Q
Collisions
A
An instant of one moving object striking violently against another
6
Q
Explosions
A
A violent and destructive shattering of an object
7
Q
Impulse
A
Change in momentum
Measured in N•S
8
Q
Triangle
A
Change in
Final-initial
9
Q
Elastic equations or inelastic equations are caused by
A
Amount of kinetic energy conserved
