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Conservation of Momentum Physics 11 Quick Questions to Discuss with neighbour If you throw a ball against a wall, which of the three impulses is the greatest: throw? Bounce? Catch? Why? How is it possible for an object to obtain a larger impulse from a smaller force than from a larger force? First a quick reminder… What is momentum? The product of mass and velocity. What is the formula for momentum? p = mv What are the units for momentum? kg m/s First let’s look back… What is impulse? Impulse is the product of force and the time interval during which that force acts. What is the formula for momentum? j = Ft (don’t use J!!! Joules) What are the units for momentum? Ns First let’s look back… How are impulse and momentum related? Impulse is like momentum except we use it for sudden changes in momentum, like for collisions, explosions, etc. Impulse is the change in momentum (not just the momentum) j = mΔv (change in momentum) Types of Systems There are 3 types of systems: Open Closed Isolated What is an open system? Open system = matter and energy can enter and leave Ex: Earth (meteorites, sun’s energy) Ex: Pot without a lid What is a closed system? Closed system = matter cannot enter/leave but energy can We simplify that the Earth is a closed system in physics 11 as meteorites are very small in relation to the Earth’s mass. Ex: Pressure cooker or pot with a tight lid Ex: Greenhouse What is an isolated system? Isolated system = neither matter nor energy can enter/leave Ex: Pot in an insulator (like a cooler) Law of Conservation of Momentum *copy* Within an isolated system, the net change in momentum is zero. OR The final momentum of the system equals the initial momentum of the system: Formula: pA + pB = p’A + p’B Formula: p = p’ This means that if two objects collide, the total momentum before the collision of the 2 objects is the same as the total momentum after the collision. For our purposes We will consider closed, isolated systems as Cl