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Key Terms
Momentum (p)
Momentum (p) is 'inertia in motion'; defined as mass times _. It is a __________ quantity, meaning direction matters!
Impulse (J)
Impulse (J) is the effect of a _ acting over a period of __________. It is also a vector quantity.
Impulse-Momentum Theorem
The Impulse-Momentum Theorem states that the impulse applied to an object is _ to its __________ in momentum (J = Δp).
Isolated System
An isolated system is a system where there are NO NET _ FORCES acting on it.
Elastic Collision
An elastic collision is an ideal collision where total momentum is conserved AND total _ __________ is ALSO conserved.
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