Why does the momentum of an object affect the force of impact?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of momentum in relation to Newton's Second Law of Motion and the difference in impact between kicking a soccer ball and a rock. The elasticity and mass of the objects are also mentioned as factors that affect the force of impact.
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A question about momentum ??

I have a question about momentum with respect to Newtons Second Law of Motion.When We hit a soccer ball our foot does not hurt but when we hit a rock our foot hurts badly.What is the reason of this ? I think it is related to reaction time
 
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Yup, if you view a soccer ball being kicked in slow-motion, you will actually see it deform as it is elastic. The rock however, is much less elastic and hence the period of the interaction is significantly less.
 
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The mass of the two objects would also play a part as well. Compare the mass of a soccer ball to a "rock".
 

1. What is momentum?

Momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

2. How is momentum calculated?

Momentum is calculated by multiplying an object's mass (m) by its velocity (v). The formula for momentum is p = m x v.

3. What is the unit of momentum?

The unit of momentum is kilogram-meter per second (kg∙m/s).

4. How does momentum differ from inertia?

Momentum and inertia are both related to an object's mass, but momentum also takes into account an object's velocity. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, while momentum is a measure of an object's motion.

5. What factors can affect the momentum of an object?

The momentum of an object can be affected by its mass, velocity, and direction of motion. Additionally, external forces, such as friction or collisions, can also impact an object's momentum.

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