Momentum and Impulse
Since Impulse is the change in momentum or delta p they are Newton's second law pairs.
The equation for momentum is mass * velocity = momentum (kg*m/s).
In an isolated system momentum is conserved throughout the system, on the other hand , in a non-isolated system momentum can be gained and lost. Watching the video below should help give a better understanding of the concepts I am talking about
The equation for momentum is mass * velocity = momentum (kg*m/s).
In an isolated system momentum is conserved throughout the system, on the other hand , in a non-isolated system momentum can be gained and lost. Watching the video below should help give a better understanding of the concepts I am talking about
The equation for impulse is F * delta time. Since you need the mass and acceleration to determine the force, you'll need the time period, mass, and the acceleration in order to determine an objects impulse on another object. Another easy way to calculate impulse is to find the area under a force vs time graph and that number is equivalent to the impulse in your system between two objects.
Since it is important to understand the changes in momentum during collisions, it would be helpful to understand the different types of collisions and what they mean. First off, there are elastic collisions. These are hard collisions that result in no deformations, and no loss in kinetic energy.