Impulse and Momentum

Definition

Impulse refers to the change in momentum of an object, which is equal to the force applied to it multiplied by the time interval over which the force acts. Momentum, on the other hand, is a measure of an object's motion and is equal to its mass multiplied by its velocity.

Related terms

Conservation of Linear Momentum:

This principle states that in a closed system where no external forces act, the total linear momentum before an event or collision is equal to the total linear momentum after.

Collisions: In physics, collisions refer to interactions between objects that result in a change in their velocities. They can be classified as elastic (kinetic energy is conserved) or inelastic (kinetic energy is not conserved).

College Board: The College Board is an organization that develops and administers standardized tests such as AP exams. They set guidelines for what topics are covered in AP Physics C: Mechanics and create exam questions based on these topics.