Impulse and Momentum 

What is Impulse and Momentum in Physics.
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Impulse and momentum are both concepts in physics that deal with the motion of objects. They are related to each other and are often used in the analysis of collisions and interactions between objects.
1. Momentum: Momentum is a vector quantity that represents the motion of an object. It is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.
- Momentum (p) = Mass (m) x Velocity (v)
- Momentum is measured in kilogram-meters per second (kg·m/s).
Momentum has both magnitude and direction, and it follows the same direction as the velocity of the object. The law of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of an isolated system remains constant if no external forces act on it.
2. Impulse: Impulse is a vector quantity representing the change in momentum of an object. It is the product of force and the time over which the force acts.
- Impulse (J) = Force (F) x Time (Δt)
- Units: Impulse is measured in newton-seconds (N·s) or kg·m/s.
Impulse is also equal to the change in momentum of an object. Mathematically, it can be expressed as Impulse = Change in Momentum.
The relationship between impulse and momentum is given by Newton's second law, which states that the impulse acting on an object is equal to the change in its momentum.
In the context of collisions, understanding impulse and momentum is crucial for analyzing the effects of forces during the interaction of objects. For example, in a collision between two objects, the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision, provided there are no external forces acting on the system.
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