Intro to Conservation of Momentum definitions Flashcards
Intro to Conservation of Momentum definitions
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Momentum A measure of the motion of an object, calculated as the product of its mass and velocity. System A collection of interacting objects considered for analysis in momentum conservation. Vector A quantity with both magnitude and direction, crucial for momentum calculations. Collision An event where two or more objects exert forces on each other for a short time. Conservation A principle stating that a particular measurable property of an isolated system does not change as the system evolves. Equation A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, used to solve momentum problems. Diagram A visual representation used to illustrate the states of a system before and after an interaction. Velocity The speed of an object in a particular direction, affecting momentum calculations. Mass A measure of the amount of matter in an object, a key factor in momentum. Direction The line or path along which something moves, crucial for determining positive or negative momentum. Initial Referring to the state of a system before an interaction or event. Final Referring to the state of a system after an interaction or event. Kilogram The SI unit of mass, used in momentum calculations. Meter per second The SI unit of velocity, used in momentum calculations. Sacred laws Fundamental principles of physics, such as conservation of momentum, that cannot be violated.