Easy Physics
Conservation of Momentum
Sep 22, 2023
Exploring the concept of momentum and the principle of conservation of momentum in physics, using examples and calculations to illustrate its application in different scenarios
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- The conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it.
- Calculating the momentum of objects involved in collisions and explosions is crucial for understanding and analyzing their motion.
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The concept of momentum and its conservation
Momentum is a property of moving objects that describes their difficulty to stop or change motion. It is the product of an object's mass and velocity, and it has both magnitude and direction. The conservation of momentum is a fundamental principle in physics that states the total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it. This means that the total momentum before an event or interaction is equal to the total momentum after the event or interaction. Momentum is neither created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred between objects.
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