Momentum & Collisions Calculator
Calculate momentum, analyze elastic and inelastic collisions, and compute impulse with step-by-step solutions.
Select calculation type and provide known values. For collisions, provide masses and velocities of both objects.
Résultats
Entrez les valeurs et cliquez sur Calculer pour voir le résultat.
Theory & Formula
Momentum & Collisions
Momentum is a fundamental quantity in physics that describes the motion of objects. Collision analysis uses conservation of momentum principles.
Key Equations
Momentum: \(p = mv\)
Conservation of Momentum: \(\sum p_i = \sum p_f\)
Impulse: \(J = F\Delta t = \Delta p\)
Types of Collisions
Elastic Collision: Kinetic energy is conserved. Objects bounce off each other.
Inelastic Collision: Kinetic energy is not conserved. Objects stick together or deform.
Example
A 2 kg ball moving at 5 m/s has momentum p = mv = (2)(5) = 10 kg⋅m/s