What is the funniest decision you can make using impulse and velocity?

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The discussion revolves around the humorous implications of using calculus to analyze impulse and velocity. It presents a mathematical development of impulse as a function of velocity, utilizing Taylor's series expansion. Two options for decision-making based on the derived equations are proposed, highlighting different relationships between impulse and position. The author expresses confusion about the implications of their calculations, particularly regarding the constants involved. Ultimately, the conversation blends humor with complex physics concepts, emphasizing the playful nature of the analysis.

What is it going to be?

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This is the funniest decision you'll ever make.
I say impulse is function of velocity alone i.e. p=f(V)
I use Tayler's differential order to develope that function near some V_0. I assume f(V) is n times differentiable and here is how the developemnet looks:
p=p_0+\frac{dp}{dV}(V-V_0)+\frac{d^2p}{dV^2}\frac{(V-V_0)^2}{2!}+...+\frac{d^np}{dV^n}\frac{(V-V_0)^n}{n!}.
Now I assume n=2,
V_0=0,
m such that m=\frac{dp}{dV} is mass in kg,
while g such that g=\frac{d^2p}{dV^2} is I don't know what in kg^2.
This is the final developement:
p=p_0+m_0V+0,5gV^2

The decision you are about to make is what is going to be?

Option 1: If for impulse we have
p=mV
then for position we will have
x=Vt

or

Option 2: If for position we have
x=x_0+V_0t+0,5at^2
then for impulse we will have
p=p_0+m_0V+0,5gV^2

I don't think my account should be disabled because of this funny calculus.
Thanks for voting!
 
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if m=\frac{dp}{dV} is a constant then g=\frac{d^2p}{dV^2}=0 and both answers are correct !
 
There is no way I can vote ! You short-cuted my brain :bugeye:


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