change in velocity ∆v = a∆t
∆p = m∆v = m(a∆t) = F net∆t
If we rearrange this to solve for F net when the mass of the system and net force is constant, we get Newtown's second law,
F net = ∆p/∆t
Thus, the change in momentum over time is equal to the net force.
∆p = m∆v = m(a∆t) = F net∆t
If we rearrange this to solve for F net when the mass of the system and net force is constant, we get Newtown's second law,
F net = ∆p/∆t
Thus, the change in momentum over time is equal to the net force.