huybinhs said:
To calculate the total momentum of multiple objects moving in the same direction, you simply add together the individual momentums of each object. This is because momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction. Adding the momentums of each object will give you the total momentum in the same direction.
Yes, you can subtract momentum vectors. To do so, you must first convert the momentum vectors into their x and y components, using trigonometry. Then, you can subtract the x components and the y components separately to get the resulting momentum vector.
When two objects with opposite momentums collide, their momentums cancel each other out and the total momentum of the system becomes zero. This is known as an elastic collision, where no kinetic energy is lost.
The mass of an object directly affects its momentum vector. The larger the mass of an object, the greater its momentum will be for a given velocity. This is because momentum is directly proportional to mass.
Yes, momentum vectors can change direction. This can occur through a change in velocity or through a change in direction of motion. In fact, in order for an object to change direction, it must experience a net force, which causes a change in momentum and therefore a change in direction.