Definitions:
Momentum-A measurement of an object’s mass and velocity.
Mass-A measurement of an object’s matter
Newton's First Law-An object in motion will stay in motion in the same direction and speed unless acted upon by an outside, unbalanced force.
Potential Energy-The energy of position.
Scalar-A quantity that only has magnitude.
Conservation of Momentum-Momentum in an isolated system may be transferred during collisions, but not destroyed.
Velocity-Speed and direction.
Displacement-Change in position.
Impulse Change in Momentum Theorom-The change in an object’s momentum is equal to the impulse applied to that object.
Conservatino of Energy-Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Kinetic Energy-The energy of movement.
Sine-Opposite over hypotenuse.
Work-A measurement of force multiplied by the displacement in the same direction as the force.
Newton's Second Law-The law that states that acceleration is proportional to the force applied but inversely proportional to mass.
Elastic Collision-A collision that results in two objects traveling away from one another.
Inelastic Collision-A collision that results in two objects traveling with one another.
Impulse-A measurement of the force applied and the time it is applied.
Vector-A quantity with magnitude and direction.
Acceleration-The speed at which speed changes.
Force-A push or pull.
Time-A scalar quantity measured in the base unit of seconds.
Newton's Third Law-For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Cosine-Adjacent over hypotenuse.
Energy-The ability to do work.
Total Mechanical Energy-The total of potential and kinetic energy.
Tangent-Opposite over adjacent.
Angular Momentum-The momentum of object’s traveling in a circular path.
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