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How do I use the conservation of linear momentum to solve problems?

The linear momentum of a particle is defined as the product between the particle’s velocity (a vector) and the particle’s mass (a scalar quantity): p =m· v . The law of conservation of momentum states that t...
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Why cant I use the same expression for doppler effect when the source is in motion and when the listener is in motion?

This is a common misconception that involves changes in frames of reference. In most contexts moving towards an object refers to the same physical reality as the object moving towards you (at constant speed)...
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How are the momentum and kinetic energy of an object related?

The momentum of an object is given by p = m v, where p = momentum, m = mass of object and v = velocity.The kinetic energy of an object is given by KE = 1/2 * m v 2 where KE is the kinetic energy. Therefore t...
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How De Broglie's wavelength found/derived?

Through energy conservation, we can determine that no energy is lost and thereforeKinetic energy = Electrical energyAs a result the following equation is present where both sides represent energy:(m*(v^2))/2...
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What is energy

Simply put energy is the thing that makes matter move, or has the ability to make matter move.
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