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The discussion revolves around concepts of linear momentum, impulse, and collisions, particularly focusing on the implications of these concepts in various scenarios. Participants are exploring definitions, relationships, and the effects of forces on momentum.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning how to determine impulse without knowing mass, discussing the conservation of kinetic energy in inelastic collisions, and examining the implications of Newton's laws on momentum. There is also a focus on clarifying the definitions of impulse and momentum.

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The discussion is active with participants providing feedback on each other's statements and seeking clarification on specific points. Some participants express uncertainty about certain concepts, while others attempt to clarify definitions and relationships. There is no explicit consensus reached on the interpretations of the questions posed.

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Some participants mention constraints such as the need for mass to calculate impulse and the ambiguity in the answers provided for certain questions. There is also a reference to seeking help from a teacher, indicating a potential lack of confidence in the current understanding.

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What is the SI unit of momentum? --> N x s

When a light beach ball rolling with a speed of 6.0 m/s collides with a heavy exercise ball at rest, the beach ball's speed after the collision will be, approximately? --> 6.0 m/s

In an inelastic collision, if momentum is conserved, then which of the following statements is true about kinetic energy? --> Kinetic energy is lost.

Which of the following is an accurate statement?
The momentum of a projectile is constant. <---
The momentum of a moving object is constant.
If an object is acted on by a non-zero net external force, its momentum will not remain constant.
If the kinetic energy of an object is doubled, its momentum will also be doubled.

A 4.0 N force acts for 3.0 s on an object. The force suddenly increases to 15N and acts for one more second. What impulse was imparted by these forces on the object? --> 16.3 N·s

Thanks!
 
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I can't figure out how to find the impulse without mass...
 
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1 and 2 are correct.

For #3, the answer is a bit ambiguous. All KE need not be lost.

#4 - Wrong. Hint: Newton's 1st law.

#5 - How did you get 19? What's the definition of impulse?
 
For #3:
If an object is acted on by a non-zero net external force, its momentum will not remain constant.
This seems to comply with the 1st law.
 
Impulse is what changes the momentum of an object.. right?
 
Don't worry about it, I'll ask the teacher.

Thanks!
 
future_vet said:
For #3:
If an object is acted on by a non-zero net external force, its momentum will not remain constant.
This seems to comply with the 1st law.
Right. So is a projectile free of non-zero net external forces?

future_vet said:
Impulse is what changes the momentum of an object.. right?
Well, not exactly. Force is what changes momentum. Impulse is change in momentum(in a certain time interval).

[tex]J = F\Delta t = \Delta p[/tex], for a constant force F. J is impulse, btw.
 
future_vet said:
Don't worry about it, I'll ask the teacher.

Thanks!

Now you tell me! :biggrin:
 
i just can't comprehend getting the impulse without mass.
 

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