If the change in momentum is equal to 0 (Δmv=0), does that mean that the change in kinetic energy is also equal to 0 (Δ.5mv^2=0)? This is just a general question.
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Yes, but the reverse is not necessarily true;
That is, if the change in KE is zero the change in momentum may or may not be zero. This is because momentum is a vector.
For example, if an object bounces off another object so it reverses direction without loosing speed then its KE will be the same (0 change) but the change in momentum will be mv - (-mv) = 2mv, not zero.
That is, if the change in KE is zero the change in momentum may or may not be zero. This is because momentum is a vector.
For example, if an object bounces off another object so it reverses direction without loosing speed then its KE will be the same (0 change) but the change in momentum will be mv - (-mv) = 2mv, not zero.
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Yes it is equal to 0