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A 3.0-kg ball, which is dropped, strikes the ground with a velocity of 16.0 m/s and rebounds with a velocity of -12.0 m/s. What is the change in momentum?
Momentum change is a measure of the movement or motion of an object. It is defined as the product of an object's mass and velocity.
The momentum change for a dropped ball can be calculated using the formula p = m x v, where p is the momentum change, m is the mass of the ball, and v is the velocity of the ball.
Momentum change is important in AP Physics because it helps us understand the motion and interactions of objects. It allows us to predict and analyze the behavior of objects in various situations.
Yes, momentum change can be negative. This occurs when an object's momentum decreases, which can happen if the object slows down or changes direction.
Air resistance can affect the momentum change of a dropped ball by slowing down the ball's velocity. This means that the momentum change will be less than it would be in a vacuum, where there is no air resistance present.