Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to calculate the change in the momentum of an object due to an impulse.  They will be able to identify situations in which momentum is conserved.  Students will be able to solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions.

Momentum and impulse

Study the on-line material:

• Definition of momentum

• Analysis of an accident

Start:

• Class participation module 5 discussion

Complete:

• Assignment A5

Conservation of momentum

Study the on-line material:

• Conservation of momentum

• The center of mass

• Rockets

Complete:

• Assignment H5 and Extra Credit 5

• Lab 5

• Class participation module 5 discussion

If you miss having regular lectures, consider these video lectures.

• 15:  Momentum and its Conservation
• 16:  Elastic and Inelastic Collisions