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What are the key differences between impulse and momentum?

Impulse: The change in momentum of an object (J⃗=Δp⃗\vec{J} = \Delta \vec{p}J=Δp​), caused by a force acting over time. | Momentum: The product of an object's mass and velocity (p⃗=mv⃗\vec{p} = m\vec{v}p​=mv), representing its inertia in motion.

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What are the key differences between impulse and momentum?

Impulse: The change in momentum of an object (J⃗=Δp⃗\vec{J} = \Delta \vec{p}J=Δp​), caused by a force acting over time. | Momentum: The product of an object's mass and velocity (p⃗=mv⃗\vec{p} = m\vec{v}p​=mv), representing its inertia in motion.

Compare and contrast force-time graphs and momentum-time graphs.

Force-time graph: Area under the curve represents the impulse. | Momentum-time graph: Slope of the curve represents the net force.

Differentiate between constant mass systems and variable mass systems when applying the impulse-momentum theorem.

Constant mass: F⃗net =ma⃗\vec{F}_{\text {net }} = m\vec{a}Fnet ​=ma applies, where mass is constant. | Variable mass: F⃗net=dp⃗dt=dmdtv⃗\vec{F}_{\mathrm{net}}=\frac{d \vec{p}}{d t}=\frac{d m}{d t} \vec{v}Fnet​=dtdp​​=dtdm​v applies, considering the rate of mass change.

What happens when a net external force acts on an object?

The object's momentum changes.

What is the effect of applying a large force over a short time interval?

A large impulse is delivered to the object.

What happens to an object's momentum if the impulse acting on it is zero?

The object's momentum remains constant.

What is the effect of increasing the time over which a force is applied?

The impulse increases, leading to a greater change in momentum.

What happens when a car brakes?

The impulse from the brakes changes the car's momentum, causing it to slow down.

What is the effect of applying a net external force to a system?

The momentum of the system changes at a rate proportional to the net external force: F⃗net =dp⃗dt\vec{F}_{\text {net }}=\frac{d \vec{p}}{d t}Fnet ​=dtdp​​

What is the effect of a large impulse on an object?

A large impulse results in a large change in the object's momentum.

What happens when the area under a force-time graph is large?

A large area under the force-time graph indicates a large impulse delivered to the object.

What is the effect of applying a constant net force over time?

Applying a constant net force over time results in a uniform change in momentum.

What is the effect of an object hitting a wall and bouncing back?

The object experiences a change in momentum and exerts an equal and opposite impulse on the wall.