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KINETICS OF A PARTICLE: IMPULSE AND MOMENTUM

Principle of Impulse and Momentum

dv
 Fm 
dt

: Linear momentum of the particle

: Linear impulse of the force F during the interval of time considered

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** Impulse - momentum diagram

** When several forces act on a particle:

Conservation of Linear Momentum

Impulsive Motion
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IMPACTS

(a) Direct Central Impact

 Pdt : period of deformation

 Rdt : period of restitution

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(for A)

(for B)

Perfectly Plastic Impact (e=0)

Perfectly Elastic Impact (e=1)

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(b) Oblique Central Impact

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Angular Momentum of a Particle

Conservation of Angular Momentum

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Principle of Angular Impulse and Momentum

 MO dt  dHO

t  t1  HO   HO 1
t  t2  H O   H O 2

or

For a system of particles:

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Problem
The 1.5-Mg car travels along the circular road as shown in the figure. If the traction force of the wheels on the
road is F = (150t2) N, where t is in seconds, determine the speed of the car when t = 5 s. The car initially travels
with a speed of 5 m/s. Neglect the size of the car.

References:
(1) R.C. Hibbeler, S.C. Fan, “Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics”.
(2) F.P. Beer, E.R. Johnston, P.J. Cornwell, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics”.