Change in Momentum Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the change in momentum is:

\[ \Delta p = (V_f - V_i) \cdot m \]

Where:

\( \Delta p \) is the Change in Momentum (m/s*kg)
\( V_i \) is the Initial Velocity (m/s)
\( V_f \) is the Final Velocity (m/s)
\( m \) is the Mass (kg)

What is Change in Momentum?

A change in momentum measures the total change in the magnitude of a velocity due to an acceleration. It is a crucial concept in physics for understanding how objects move under various forces.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Initial Velocity (Vi): 10 m/s
Final Velocity (Vf): 20 m/s
Mass (m): 5 kg

Using the formula to calculate the change in momentum:

\[ \Delta p = (20 - 10) \times 5 = 50 \text{ m/s*kg} \]

The change in momentum is 50 m/s*kg.