How do you measure momentum of a particle?

In summary, momentum is defined as the product of an object's mass and velocity. The formula for calculating momentum is p = m * v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. Momentum can be negative when an object moves in the opposite direction of the defined positive direction. The velocity of a particle can be measured in various ways such as timing its motion or using advanced technologies like radar or laser beams. Momentum is always conserved in all types of collisions, meaning the total momentum of all objects involved remains constant before and after the collision.
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For that matter how do you detect the position of particle. Note that I am aware of HUD and therefore am asking you measure them sepretly.
 
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You run it through a uniform B field. The orbit of a charged particle in a uniform B field is a circle of radius rC = γmv/qB. This is called the cyclotron radius. Since p = γmv, you have determined p = qB rC.
 
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For position, you could use a bubble chamber (when you want position of a charged particle)
 

1. How do you define momentum?

Momentum is defined as the product of an object's mass and velocity. It is a measure of the object's motion and is represented by the symbol p.

2. What is the formula for calculating momentum?

The formula for calculating momentum is p = m * v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. Momentum is measured in units of kilogram-meters per second (kg*m/s).

3. Can momentum be negative?

Yes, momentum can be negative. This occurs when an object is moving in the opposite direction as the defined positive direction. For example, if the positive direction is to the right, an object moving to the left would have a negative momentum.

4. How do you measure the velocity of a particle?

The velocity of a particle can be measured using various methods such as timing its motion over a known distance or using advanced technologies like radar or laser beams. In particle physics, scientists often use particle accelerators to measure the velocity of particles.

5. Is momentum conserved in all types of collisions?

Yes, momentum is always conserved in all types of collisions, including elastic and inelastic collisions. This means that the total momentum of all objects involved in the collision remains constant before and after the collision.

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