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Momentum o The impulse-momentum theorem is

o is a quantity that describes an logically equivalent to Newton's


object's resistance to stopping (a kind second law of motion (the force
of "moving inertia"). law).
o is represented by the Units
symbol p (boldface). o The SI unit of impulse is the newton
o is the product of an object's mass and second.
velocity. o The SI unit of momentum is
the kilogram meter per second.
p = mv o These units of impulse and
momentum are equivalent.
o is a vector quantity (since velocity is
a vector and mass is a scalar). [N s = kg m/s]
Impulse
o is a quantity that describes the effect
of a net force acting on an object (a
kind of "moving force").
o is represented by the
symbol J (boldface).
o is the product of the average net
force acting on an object and its
duration.
I II
J = Ft
inertia momentum
o is the forcetime integral. 1st law
m p = mv

J = F dt
force law impulse-momentum theorem
o is a vector quantity (since force is a 2nd law
F = ma J = p
vector and time is a scalar).
Impulse-Momentum Theorem action-reaction conservation of momentum
o The impulse-momentum theorem 3rd law
+F1 = F2 p = p0
states that the change in momentum
of an object equals the impulse Related concepts of dynamics
applied to it.
Specific Impulse
o is a measure of the efficacy of rocket propellants.
J = p o if defined as impulse per mass (or thrust per mass flow
rate)
is equal to exhaust velocity and has the SI unit
o If mass is constant, then of meter per second.
J T
Jsp[m/s] = = = v
m qm
Ft = mv o if defined as impulse per weight (or thrust per weight
flow rate)
o If mass is changing, then is equal to exhaust velocity divided by
acceleration due to gravity and has the SI unit
of second.
J T v
F dt = m dv + v dm Jsp[s] = =
mg qmg g
=

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