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Momentum Discussion

Momentum Discussion

Q This assignment aligns with the following Unit Objectives: • (U42) Define momentum and impulse. (CLO2)(CLO3) • (U44) Calculate momentum and impulse (CLO2)(CLO5) • (U45) Explain and apply the Law of Conservation of Momentum. (CLO1)(CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5) • (U46) Identify and define the types of collisions (CL02)(CL03) • (UDS) Develop a well thought out and correct response to various discussion questions (CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5)(Goal 4) Do not start a new thread. Simply reply to my posting. Be sure to comment on at least two of your classmates' postings. Your replies must be more than a simple phrase like "I agree" or "I like your answers". Replies should reflect why you agree or like what has been posted. Your replies must reflect a genuine effort to engage your fellow classmates regarding the comments provided or the problem that has been solved. Please post your answers and replies to the discussion questions below 1. State the Law of Conservation of Momentum in your own words 2. Two identical cars have the same speed, one traveling east and one traveling west. Do the cars have the same momentum? Explain 3. Discuss the similarities and differences between an elastic and inelastic collision? 4. When you are driving a golf ball, a good follow-through helps to increase the distance of the drive. A good follow-through means that the clubhead is kept in contact with the ball as long as possible. Why does this technique allow you to hit the ball farther? 5. A satellite explodes in outer space, far from any other body, sending thousands of pieces in all directions. How does the linear momentum of the satellite before the explosion compare with the total linear momentum of all the pieces after the explosion? Account for your answer. ________________________________________ Need help in using Discussions? Check out this Canvas web page: How do I reply to a discussion as a student?

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1. The Law of Conversation of Momentum is the general law of physics according which the quantity called momentum that characterizes motion never changes in an isolated collection of objects. 2. If two cars travel at the same speed but different directions the cars do have the same momentum because they are both traveling at the same speed but just going different directions.