After studying this chapter, you should
- be able to use Newton’s second law in terms of linear momentum.
- be able to apply the relationship between impulse and linear momentum.
- be able to use the conservation of momentum to analyze elastic and inelastic collisions.
- be able to determine the center of mass of a system of discrete particles and certain continuous distributions of matter.
- be able to apply Newton’s laws to the motion of the center of mass of a system.
- be able to determine the speed of a rocket after a certain amount of fuel has be expelled.
