Impulse and Momentum
Honors Physics
, Impulse = Momentum
Consider Newton’s 2nd Law and
the definition of acceleration
Units of Impulse: Ns
Units of Momentum: Kg x m/s
Momentum is defined as “Inertia in Motion”
, Impulse – Momentum Theorem
Ft = mv
IMPULSE CHANGE IN MOMENTUM
This theorem reveals some
interesting relationships such
as the INVERSE relationship
between FORCE and TIME
m v
F=
t
Honors Physics
, Impulse = Momentum
Consider Newton’s 2nd Law and
the definition of acceleration
Units of Impulse: Ns
Units of Momentum: Kg x m/s
Momentum is defined as “Inertia in Motion”
, Impulse – Momentum Theorem
Ft = mv
IMPULSE CHANGE IN MOMENTUM
This theorem reveals some
interesting relationships such
as the INVERSE relationship
between FORCE and TIME
m v
F=
t