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Tuesday, July 06, 2010

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· 1.23 use the relationship between force, change in momentum and time taken:

force = change in momentum

time taken

F = Δp / t

From N2L F = m x a

but a = v - u / t

so F = m (v - u) / t

F = mv - mu / t

but p = mv

so F = pf - pi / t

F = Δp / t

can be written as Δp = F x t = Impulse

We can express the green equation in words as...

"Force is the rate of change of momentum"

How to catch a high velocity egg!

Example 1

Why would you prefer to fall onto a bed than onto concrete? (3 marks)

Answer
· Concrete or soft bed, your change in momentum is equal
· With a soft bed, this change in momentum takes place over a longer time
· This means that the force needed to change your momentum is less

or use the equation
· Impulse = Δp = F x t where Δp = constant
· soft bed => increases t
· and therefore decreases F

Example 2 - Pearson, p.41

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Answer

F = Δp / t

10,000 = Δp / 60

Δp = 600,000kgm/s

Δp = mv - mu

Δp = m(v - u)

600,000 = 1,200(v - 2000)

v - 2000 = 500

v = 2500m/s

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