Momentum
momentum (kgm/s) = mass (kg) x velocity (m/s)
momentum = mv
In any collision, total momentum is always conserved.
rebound: m1u1 = m1v1 + m2v2
coupling: m1u1 = mv
recoil: 0 = m1v1 + m2v2
momentum (kgm/s) = mass (kg) x velocity (m/s)
momentum = mv
In any collision, total momentum is always conserved.
rebound: m1u1 = m1v1 + m2v2
coupling: m1u1 = mv
recoil: 0 = m1v1 + m2v2