Momentum of 3 Balls: Ball 1 & Triangle

In summary, momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity. It is conserved in a system when the total momentum before an interaction is equal to the total momentum after the interaction. The momentum of an object can change through changes in its mass or velocity. According to Newton's third law of motion, the momentum of Ball 1 will affect the momentum of Ball 2 and the Triangle in a system. The momentum of a system can be affected by factors such as mass, velocity, and external forces. In the case of the 3 balls, the momentum can also be affected by the angle and speed of the collision between Ball 1 and the Triangle.
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I'm just wondering: in the case when there is 3 balls and ball 2 and ball 3 is stationary. Ball 1 hits ball 2 then stops and ball 2 hits ball 3. Ball 2 moves at an angle of let's say 30 degrees to the left and ball 3 moves at an angles of 60 degrees to the right. You then combine the vectors to form a right triangle. The hypotenuse is the momentum of the 3 balls initially. Would the hypotenuse just be the momentum of ball 1since the rest are stationary?
 
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FAQ: Momentum of 3 Balls: Ball 1 & Triangle

What is momentum?

Momentum is a measure of an object's motion, and is calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity.

How is momentum conserved in a system?

Momentum is conserved in a system when the total momentum before an interaction is equal to the total momentum after the interaction. This is known as the law of conservation of momentum.

How does the momentum of an object change?

The momentum of an object can change in two ways: through changes in its mass or its velocity. An increase in either of these factors will result in an increase in momentum, while a decrease in either will result in a decrease in momentum.

How does the momentum of Ball 1 affect Ball 2 and the Triangle?

According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that the momentum of Ball 1 will affect the momentum of Ball 2 and the Triangle, as they are all part of the same system. If Ball 1 gains momentum, Ball 2 and the Triangle will experience an equal and opposite change in momentum.

What factors can affect the momentum of the system?

The momentum of a system can be affected by factors such as the mass and velocity of the objects, as well as any external forces acting on the system. In the case of the 3 balls, the momentum can also be affected by the angle and speed at which Ball 1 collides with the Triangle.

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