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.

結果

値を入力して計算をクリックして結果を表示してください。

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

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