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Definitions

momentum

Conservation of momentum: When two or more bodies act on


one another, the total momentum of bodies remains constant,
provided no external forces act.
When two bodies collide then, total momentum before
collision = total momentum after collision if no external force
acts.
Newtons second law: Force is directly proportional to the rate
of change of momentum.
Momentum: The product of mass and velocity is called
momentum.

Energy, work and power

Energy: Energy is the ability to do work. Unit – Joule(J).


Work: A work is done when a force moves an object in the
direction of the force.
Power: Power is the rate of work done.
Efficiency: Efficiency is the rate of useful energy/power output
by total energy/ power input.
Nuclear fission: Unstable large nucleus broken own into
smaller nucleus.
Nuclear fusion: small unstable nucleus joins up to form large
nucleus.

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