Calculating Velocity After Impulse | Momentum and Impulse Homework Help

In summary, momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity, while impulse is the change in momentum that occurs when a force is applied to an object over a period of time. These two concepts are directly proportional to each other, meaning that a greater impulse leads to a greater change in momentum. During collisions, momentum is conserved and the impulse applied can affect the direction and speed of the objects involved. There are two types of collisions: elastic, where kinetic energy is conserved, and inelastic, where some kinetic energy is converted into other forms. Momentum and impulse have many real-life applications, including sports, engineering, and physics. They are used to design safer and more efficient structures,
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Homework Statement


A 5.00 kg object traveling at 10 m/s east. Determine the velocity of the mass after an impulse of 30.0 NxS due east applied.

Homework Equations


Impulse=F x T p=m x v impulse= change in P

The Attempt at a Solution


M= 5.0 Kg Pf-Pi=Ft Pf=Pi+Ft Pi= (5x10) +30 Pf= 50+30=80 Vf=80 divided by 5 =16
Vi=10 m/s
Impulse= 30 n x s
Vf=?[/B]
 
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baileydancer98 said:
Vf=?

baileydancer98 said:
Vf=80 divided by 5 =16

I believe you have answered your own question?
 
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JeremyG said:
I believe you have answered your own question?
I was not sure if the answer was correct.
 

1. What is momentum and impulse?

Momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity. Impulse is the change in momentum that occurs when a force is applied to an object over a period of time.

2. How are momentum and impulse related?

Momentum and impulse are directly proportional to each other. This means that the greater the impulse applied to an object, the greater the change in its momentum will be.

3. How does momentum and impulse affect collisions?

During a collision, momentum is conserved, meaning that the total momentum before and after the collision remains the same. The impulse applied during the collision can change the direction and speed of the objects involved.

4. What is the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?

In an elastic collision, the total kinetic energy of the objects involved is conserved. In an inelastic collision, some of the kinetic energy is converted into other forms such as heat or sound.

5. How is momentum and impulse used in real life applications?

Momentum and impulse are important concepts in sports, such as in the motion of a soccer ball after being kicked or in the movement of a race car. They are also used in engineering and physics to design safer and more efficient structures, machines, and vehicles.

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