Conservation of Momentum (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Conservation of momentum principle
Conservation of momentum principle
In a closed system: total momentum before = total momentum after
System type where momentum is conserved
System type where momentum is conserved
Closed system
Momentum of a stationary object
Momentum of a stationary object
Zero
Total momentum before collision (mass , velocity )
Total momentum before collision (mass , velocity )
Total momentum after collision in example
Total momentum after collision in example
Ball B after collision (initially stationary)
Ball B after collision (initially stationary)
Gains velocity and momentum
Ball A's velocity after collision
Ball A's velocity after collision
Moves with reduced velocity
Sum of momentums after collision
Sum of momentums after collision
Equals total momentum before collision
Formula: momentum before (mass , velocity , stationary)
Formula: momentum before (mass , velocity , stationary)
Why stationary object has zero momentum
Why stationary object has zero momentum
Velocity is 0, so