Physics 2: momentum, energy rotational motion Flashcards
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inertia in motion. The product of the mass of an object and its velocity.
momentum
Momentum =
mass x velocity OR if direction is not a factor, mass x speed
If the momentum of an object changes then either the ___ or the ____ or both change.
mass or velocity
also changes momentum
how long a time the force acts
both _____ and __ ____ are important in changing momentum
force and time interval
impulse =
impulse = the quantity of force x time interval (Impulse = Ft)
change in momentum
impulse
When an object ____ the impulses are greater than when the object comes to a stop
bounces
only an impulse ____ to a system can change the momentum of the system
external
Momentum has both:
direction and magnitude
In the absence of an external force, the momentum of a system remains unchanged
Law of Conservation of Momentum
colliding objects rebound without lasting deformation or generation of heat
Elastic collision
when objects become entangled during the collision; characterized by deformation, or generation of heat, or both.
Inelastic collision
Net momentum ____ ____ in any collision regardless of the angle between the paths of the colliding objects
remains unchanged
force x distance
Work
the unit of measurement of work
joule
amount of work done per time it takes to do it.
Power = work done/time interval
The unit of power
watt (joules per second)
something that enables an object to do work
Energy
Energy is measured in ____.
joules
2 common forms of mechanical energy:
- energy due to the position of something
2. the movement of something
energy stored and held in readiness
potential energy
potential energy due to elevated positions
gravitational potential energy
potential energy can change into ____ ____.
kinetic energy