Impulse and Momentum

Kinematics & Dynamics

This module investigates the dynamics of impulse and momentum and develops related equations. The nature of particle collisions, elastic and inelastic collisions, and the coefficient of restitution are covered in this unit. Various interactive elements are included such as videos and animations, interactive plots, and tutorials for solving examples with MapleSim. This module concludes by connecting the concepts of work and energy to momentum with a brief example.

Keywords & Topics:
Momentum, impulse, line of impact, elastic, inelastic, collisions, coefficient of restitution
Main Topic: Kinematics & Dynamics

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Maple Document
Explore the theory with textbook descriptions, live math, and interactive components. If you don’t have Maple, you can download the free Maple Player.

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MapleSim Models
Reinforce the concepts and visualize the physical behaviours of the system.

	Preview - Collision of Two Spheres with Restricted Motion
	Preview - Linear Inelastic Collision

Assessment Questions
Assess student understanding with a set of questions that you can use directly within Möbius Assessment, available from the Maplesoft spin-off company DigitalEd.

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