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1 Momentum and its change

1 Momentum and its change

Point 1 of 10 — Lesson 1: Momentum, Newtons Three Laws of Motion, Impulse and EnergyQuestion bank: 4 questions (4 with pictures)

01 1 Momentum and its change

Momentum

  • Momentum H⃗ of a moving body is a vector with the direction of its velocity, equal to mass times velocity. H⃗=mv⃗
  • In rectilinear motion use algebraic measures: H=mv.
  • Unit in SI: kg⋅m/s. For constant mass, H is proportional to v, so it is called linear momentum.

Change of momentum

  • If the velocity changes from v⃗1 to v⃗2 in a given interval: ΔH⃗=m(v⃗2−v⃗1)
  • If the acceleration is given as a function of time, ΔH=m∫t1t2a dt.
✍️ Worked examples

Example 1: A bike of mass 35 kg moves east at 12 m/s. Find its momentum.

Solution:

  • H=mv=35×12=420 kg}\cdot\text{m/s towards the east.

📝 Question bank for this point

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