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Conservation of Momentum

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CBSE: Class 12

Law: Conservation of Linear Momentum

Statement: The total momentum of a system of particles remains constant as long as no external forces act upon it.

m1\[\vec v_1\] + m2\[\vec v_2\] + … = constant
  • When no external forces act on colliding objects, the vector sum of linear momentum of each body remains constant and is not affected by mutual interaction.

CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Application of Conservation of Momentum(Rocket Propulsion)

Statement: The initial momentum of a rocket at its launching pad is zero. When fired, the exhaust gases rush downward at high speed. To conserve momentum, the rocket moves upwards.

Thrust on the rocket:

F = − v\[\frac {dm}{dt}\]

The negative sign indicates that the direction of thrust is opposite to the direction of escaping gases.

Acceleration of the rocket:

a = \[\frac {v}{m}\]\[\frac {dm}{dt}\]

where v = velocity of exhaust gases and \[\frac {dm}{dt}\]​ = rate of fuel consumption = rate of ejection of fuel.

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