The principle of "The Conservation of Momentum" states that:
This can be translated into 'the total momentum before an explosion equals the total momentum after the explosion'. We can use this to find the velocity of objects after a explosion.
In an typical explosion objects start and end up . We are often asked to find the recoil velocity of a gun (or cannon). The method is identical to that of a collision, involving the summing of momentums. The key is to remember that if the objects are moving apart then one of the velocities will be .
We are often asked to find the recoil velocity of a gun (or cannon). The method is identical to that of a collision, involving the summing of momentums. The key is to remember that if the objects are moving apart then one of the velocities will be .
