Toranc3 said:Homework Statement
Is momentum conserved in a projectile? I was a bit confused with this. Would it be conserved only horizontally? What if it explodes at its max height?
Homework Equations
mv=mv2
The Attempt at a Solution
ok so let's say some mass at the top of a projectile explodes. The external force on my system(mass) is the force of gravity. During the explosion though, the force of gravity is small enough to ignore it(compared to the explosion). So momentum is conserved in the x and in the y, starting at the top of a projectile. Is it correct to say that?berkeman said:What are your thoughts? What can change momentum?
Toranc3 said:ok so let's say some mass at the top of a projectile explodes. The external force on my system(mass) is the force of gravity. During the explosion though, the force of gravity is small enough to ignore it(compared to the explosion). So momentum is conserved in the x and in the y, starting at the top of a projectile. Is it correct to say that?
It's generally a good assumption, considering that the explosive forces are high and short-lived, that other forces such as gravity can be ignored during the explosion. So momentum is conserved during the collision.Toranc3 said:ok so let's say some mass at the top of a projectile explodes. The external force on my system(mass) is the force of gravity. During the explosion though, the force of gravity is small enough to ignore it(compared to the explosion). So momentum is conserved in the x and in the y, starting at the top of a projectile. Is it correct to say that?
Momentum in a projectile refers to the quantity of motion possessed by an object as it moves through space. It is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.
Momentum plays a crucial role in determining a projectile's trajectory, as it affects how far and in what direction the object will travel. The higher the momentum, the farther the projectile will travel before hitting the ground.
The two main factors that affect the momentum of a projectile are its mass and velocity. A heavier object or a faster object will have a higher momentum than a lighter or slower object, respectively.
Yes, momentum is conserved in a projectile as long as there are no external forces acting on the object. This means that the total momentum before and after the projectile is launched will remain the same.
Air resistance can decrease the momentum of a projectile as it travels through the air. This is because air resistance creates an opposing force that acts against the projectile's motion, causing it to slow down.