Learning objective
Master the concepts of momentum and impulse of a force and the relation between them.
Learn to write Newton's second law in terms of momentum.
Derive the law of conservation of momentum for a closed system and know the conditions for applying it.
Study the concept of the centre of mass and the theorem on its motion.
Expected outcomes
Calculates the average force of an impact from the change of momentum.
Solves recoil, explosion and coupling problems with the law of conservation of momentum.
Identifies cases in which only a component of momentum is conserved.
Finds the position and velocity of a system's centre of mass.
Activities
Lecture
Lecture · 1 h 15 min ·
required
Problem solving on the law of conservation of momentum
Practice · 1 h 15 min ·
required
Motion of a system of particles. Centre of mass
Self-study · 6 h 15 min ·
optional
Final test
Test · 20 min ·
required
· pass ≥ 70%
Completion conditions
- Lecture
- Problem solving on the law of conservation of momentum
- Final test — at least 70%