Question about Momentum and Collisions.

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Start date Mar 16, 2011
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The Impulse-Momentum Theorem relates the change in momentum to the force applied over time. Deriving the time two colliding objects stick together without using the left side of the equation is complex and situation-dependent. Factors influencing this include the nature of the collision, material properties, and initial velocities. Different collision scenarios, such as elastic versus inelastic collisions, will yield varying results. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for accurate calculations in physics.

Mar 16, 2011

pghazanfari

I am sure many of you are familiar with the Impulse-Momentum Theorem:

\Deltap = F * \Deltat

Is there any way to mathematically derive the time that the two objects would stick together during the collision without using the left side of the equation?

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Mar 16, 2011

zhermes

Depends on the situation.

Mar 17, 2011

pghazanfari

zhermes said:

Depends on the situation.

What would these situations be?

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