Momentum and Impulse Animation
Collision Demonstration
1 kg
2 kg
Ball 1 Velocity
5 m/s
Ball 2 Velocity
0 m/s
System Momentum
5 kg·m/s
Impulse
0 N·s
Physics Principles:
Momentum (p) = mass × velocity
Impulse (J) = force × time = change in momentum
In a closed system, total momentum is conserved during collisions.
Momentum (p) = mass × velocity
Impulse (J) = force × time = change in momentum
In a closed system, total momentum is conserved during collisions.
Key Concepts:
Momentum is a measurement of motion that depends on both mass and velocity (p = mv). It’s a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.
Impulse is the change in momentum caused by a force acting over time (J = FΔt = Δp). The greater the impulse, the greater the change in momentum.
Conservation of Momentum means the total momentum of a closed system remains constant unless acted upon by an external force.
Use the sliders to change the masses and initial velocity, then observe how the collision affects the motion of both balls.