Calculating Momentum Change with an Impulse of 25 N~s

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between impulse and momentum change, specifically in the context of an impulse of 25 N~s. Participants are exploring how this impulse relates to the change in momentum of an object, such as a cart.

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  • Participants are attempting to understand the implications of an impulse of 25 N~s on momentum change, questioning how this value indicates a change in momentum. Some are discussing the momentum-impulse theorem and its application to the problem.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the concepts involved, with some participants affirming the relationship between impulse and momentum change. Questions about the units of momentum and the interpretation of the impulse in the context of the problem are being raised, indicating a productive dialogue.

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Participants are noting potential confusion regarding the units of momentum and impulse, as well as the implications of momentum conservation in this scenario.

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if an impulse of 25 N~s results, how would one describe the change in momentum?

how is that number related or indicative of the change in momentum?

i could be way off. that's likely. thanks.
 
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you too said:
if an impulse of 25 N~s results, how would one describe the change in momentum?

how is that number related or indicative of the change in momentum?

i could be way off. that's likely. thanks.
Impulse is change in momentum.
 
momentum-impulse theorem says:
delta p = impulse;
if impulse is 25 it means that there is a change in momentum, i.e. momentum is not conserved...final momentum is greater than initial...that's all I know...I hope it helped.
 
so if it asks what change in momentum does the cart undergo, i write 25 N~s? i thought momentum was measured in kg~m/s.
 
*best&sweetest* said:
momentum-impulse theorem says:
delta p = impulse;
if impulse is 25 it means that there is a change in momentum, i.e. momentum is not conserved...final momentum is greater than initial...that's all I know...I hope it helped.
[tex]Ft=m\Delta v[/tex]

What is on the left? What is on the right?
 
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so if it asks what change in momentum does the cart undergo, i write 25 N~s? i thought momentum was measured in kg~m/s.
If you calculate what a Newton is in primary units, you'll see that [itex]Ns=kg\,m/s[/itex]
 
What is on the left? What is on the right?[/QUOTE]

is that question for me?

Ft is impulse and mv is momentum, and impulse = change in momentum, or maybe it wasn't a question for me?:confused:
 
*best&sweetest* said:
geoffjb said:
What is on the left? What is on the right?

is that question for me?

Ft is impulse and mv is momentum, and impulse = change in momentum, or maybe it wasn't a question for me?:confused:
Sorry, I mixed you up with the OP.
 
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so if it asks what change in momentum does the cart undergo, i write 25 N~s?

Yes!

geoffjb, it's OK!:approve:
 

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