Consider the momentum as the acceleration energy?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the distinction between momentum and kinetic energy, specifically questioning whether momentum can be considered as acceleration energy. Key points include the definition of impulse as the change in momentum, expressed as F * (delta) t or m * (delta) v, and the definition of kinetic energy as W = mv^2 / 2. The conversation highlights that momentum is conserved in collisions while kinetic energy is not, and emphasizes that kinetic energy is a scalar quantity, whereas momentum is a vector quantity.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's Second Law of Motion
  • Familiarity with the concepts of impulse and momentum
  • Knowledge of kinetic energy and its mathematical representation
  • Basic grasp of vector and scalar quantities
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the principles of conservation of momentum in collisions
  • Explore the differences between scalar and vector quantities in physics
  • Learn about the implications of energy conservation in mechanical systems
  • Investigate real-world applications of momentum and kinetic energy in sports or engineering
USEFUL FOR

Students of physics, educators teaching mechanics, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamental differences between momentum and kinetic energy.

aloshi
Messages
79
Reaction score
0
Hello!
yes is from Sweden and my English is not good, but will try to do as best as possible. My question is:
why can not consider the momentum as the acceleration energy?

I know that:
Impulse is change in momentum which is not the same as energy
Impulse can be expressed either as F * (delta) t or m * (delta) v since it is the same thing. That the expressions are as follows from Newton's 2nd Kraftlag together with the definition of acceleration: (delta) v / (delta) t

but as we move into the energy we see that energy is defined as:
W = mv ^ 2 / 2
but what is the difference between rörelsenergi and momentum:

I couple of things:
An important difference is that momentum is always kept in a collision between two or more objects. The kinetic energy conservation is generally not in a collision.
Another difference between kinetic energy and momentum is that kinetic energy is a scalar (ie, has size but not direction) while the momentum is a vector (ie, both the size and direction)

but I can not really understand what the difference between momentum and kinetic energy (accelerating energy)
 
Physics news on Phys.org


if we compare the energy between, thus förendringen Middle two speeds we get that the change in energy is:
http://www.pluggakuten.se/wiki/images/8/8f/Untitled11111.jpg
I can not see a big difference between them, the only thing that separates them is that we have abbreviated removed (delta)stretch
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Similar threads

  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
4K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 60 ·
3
Replies
60
Views
6K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
  • · Replies 53 ·
2
Replies
53
Views
5K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K