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Define momentum.

Momentum (p\vec{p}) is a measure of how much 'oomph' an object has in its motion. It's the product of an object's mass (m) and its velocity (v\vec{v}): p=mv\vec{p} = m\vec{v}

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Define momentum.
Momentum ($\vec{p}$) is a measure of how much 'oomph' an object has in its motion. It's the product of an object's mass (m) and its velocity ($\vec{v}$): $\vec{p} = m\vec{v}$
What is impulse?
Impulse ($\vec{J}$) is the change in momentum of an object. It's also the product of the average force ($\vec{F}_{avg}$) acting on an object and the time interval ($\Delta t$) during which the force acts: $\vec{J} = \vec{F}_{avg} \Delta t = \Delta \vec{p}$
What are the units for momentum?
kg⋅m/s
What are the units for impulse?
N⋅s (which is equivalent to kg⋅m/s)
What is linear momentum?
Momentum for objects moving in a straight line.
What is angular momentum?
Momentum for rotating objects.
What is the difference between linear and angular momentum?
Linear Momentum: For objects moving in a straight line. | Angular Momentum: For rotating objects.
What are the differences between elastic and inelastic collisions?
Elastic Collisions: Kinetic energy is conserved. | Inelastic Collisions: Kinetic energy is NOT conserved.
What is the definition of momentum?
Momentum ($\vec{p}$) is a measure of how much 'oomph' an object has in its motion. It's the product of an object's mass (m) and its velocity ($\vec{v}$): $\vec{p} = m\vec{v}$
What is the definition of impulse?
Impulse ($\vec{J}$) is the change in momentum of an object. It's also the product of the average force ($\vec{F}_{avg}$) acting on an object and the time interval ($\Delta t$) during which the force acts: $\vec{J} = \vec{F}_{avg} \Delta t = \Delta \vec{p}$
What is linear momentum?
Linear momentum is the momentum of an object moving in a straight line.
What is angular momentum?
Angular momentum is the momentum of a rotating object.
What is the Impulse-Momentum Theorem?
The impulse acting on an object equals the change in momentum of the object: $\vec{J} = \Delta \vec{p}$