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Linear Momentum
Summary
- Net force equals
\vec F_{net}=\frac{\Delta \vec p}{\Delta t} - Impulse is average force over time interval:
\vec J = \vec F_{avg}\Delta t - Impulse-momentum theory is impulse = change in momentum:
\vec J=\Delta \vec p = \vec p-\vec p_0 - Integral of a force vs time graph equals impulse, slope of momentum vs time graph = net force
- Impulse units are N * s (kg * m/s)
- When mass is constant F=ma comes from Impulse-Momentum theory
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| axis of rotation | The fixed line about which a system rotates. |
| force component perpendicular | The portion of an applied force that acts at a right angle to the position vector from the axis of rotation. |
| force diagram | A diagram used to represent and analyze the forces and torques exerted on a rigid system, showing the magnitude, direction, and point of application of each force relative to the axis of rotation. |
| free-body diagram | A visual representation that shows all forces exerted on an object or system, with each force drawn as a vector originating from the object's center of mass. |
| lever arm | The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of an applied force. |
| line of action | The straight line along which a force acts, extending infinitely in both directions. |
| perpendicular force | The component of a force that is perpendicular to the position vector, which directly contributes to torque production. |
| position vector | A vector drawn from the axis of rotation to the point where a force is applied on a rigid system. |
| rigid system | A system that holds its shape but in which different points on the system move in different directions during rotation. |
| torque | A measure of the rotational effect of a force on a rigid system, calculated as the product of the force and its perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation. |