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This discussion focuses on the principles of momentum and impulse, specifically highlighting key formulas used in physics. The essential equations provided include I = Δp, mΔv, I = FΔt, KE = 1/2 mv², PE = mgΔh, and the relationships governing elastic and inelastic collisions. The discussion emphasizes the conservation of momentum, stating that the momentum before a collision equals the momentum after a collision, and provides specific formulas for both elastic and inelastic collisions. The notation used includes subscripts to denote specific variables, such as ma and va.

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The only formulas that were provided were

1. I =Δp
2. mΔv
3. I=FΔt
4. KE= 1/2 mv^2
5. PE= mgΔh
6. ΔPE= ΔKE
7. W= F*D
8. W= ΔKE

Momentum Before Collision = Momentum After Collision

9. m`av`a + m`bv`b = m`av`a + m`bv`b Elastic Collision
10. m`av`a + m`bv`b = m`av`b(v) inelastic collision

The little apostrophe are for subscripts, e.g. m`a, meaning "m" is normal, but the a is a subscript.


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