Question about Momentum and Collisions.

In summary, momentum is a measurement of an object's motion and is calculated by multiplying its mass and velocity. The law of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external force. In collisions, the total momentum remains constant but the individual momentums may change. An elastic collision is a type of collision where there is no loss of kinetic energy.
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pghazanfari
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I am sure many of you are familiar with the Impulse-Momentum Theorem:

[tex]\Delta[/tex]p = F * [tex]\Delta[/tex]t

Is there any way to mathematically derive the time that the two objects would stick together during the collision without using the left side of the equation?
 
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Depends on the situation.
 
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zhermes said:
Depends on the situation.

What would these situations be?
 

1. What is momentum?

Momentum is a measurement of an object's motion and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. In other words, it is the quantity of motion an object has.

2. How is momentum calculated?

Momentum is calculated by multiplying an object's mass (m) by its velocity (v). The equation for momentum is p = m * v.

3. What is the law of conservation of momentum?

The law of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a system of objects remains constant unless acted upon by an external force. In other words, in a closed system, the total momentum before a collision or interaction is equal to the total momentum after the collision or interaction.

4. How do collisions affect momentum?

In a collision, the total momentum of the system remains constant. This means that the momentum of one object may increase while the momentum of the other object decreases, but the total momentum of the system remains the same.

5. What is an elastic collision?

An elastic collision is a type of collision where there is no loss of kinetic energy. In other words, the total kinetic energy of the system before the collision is equal to the total kinetic energy after the collision. This type of collision is often seen in billiard balls or other objects with a high elasticity.

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