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In this post, we will study a few examples of Inelastic collisions. Also, we will study an important practical use of Inelastic collisions. When objects stick together or are joined ...
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In this post, we will briefly mention the equations valid for elastic collisions. We can use these equations to solve numerical problems related to elastic collisions. The Equation for the ...
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An explosion can be thought of as a single object separating into two or more fragments. In this post, we will see if the law of conservation of momentum is ...
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Car safety, momentum & force (GCSE Physics) - Here, we will discuss how momentum and force in physics can influence car safety and its design. The force on a person ...
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In this post, we will solve a few selected Numericals on the conservation of momentum class 11. These are basically collision problems in two dimensions. We will solve this momentum ...
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Newton’s Cradle + momentum conservation Using Newton’s Cradle apparatus very familiar example of momentum conservation is demonstrated. The law of Conservation of Momentum states that the change in the total ...
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This post is to solve some Numerical on Momentum for class 9. These are numerical problems related to momentum and impulse concepts in physics. Impulse-momentum theorem and Impulse equation help ...
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In this post, we will find the relation between kinetic energy and momentum. We will also derive the momentum-kinetic energy equation or p=√(2mk) equation. This momentum-KE equation presents the relation ...
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Let's solve a few selected Numericals on Impulse. These are basically numerical problems based on Impulse and its relationship with Momentum. A few are graph-based problems. If you want to ...
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If there is no net external force on a system, the total momentum of the system remains constant. This is the law of conservation of momentum. (also known as the ...
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Rocket Equation Derivation is the objective of this post. We will also derive the Rocket Acceleration formula here as we go forward. When the fuel of rocket burns the fuel ...
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How do rockets work? As the rocket engines operate, some kind of fuel (liquid or solid) is burnt. The engines continuously eject burned fuel gases. As these exhaust gases have ...
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In this post, we will State and Prove the Impulse Momentum Theorem with the derivation of the equation. As evident, this theorem or principle is related to impulse and momentum ...
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Impulse Definition If a force acts on a body for a very brief time then we say that an impulse is generated. As example, when we hit a ball with ...
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In this post, we will cover the definition and formula of Momentum (Linear Momentum). We will also discuss what it actually means in physics. Momentum Definition | Linear Momentum By ...
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