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Course

Structures

Understanding Impulse Momentum

FREE

2-4 HOURS

NPTEL

This course covers the fundamental concepts of impulse momentum and the sweet spot in sports equipment. The course begins with the explanation of the sweet spot, a point on a bat or racket where the effort to hold the equipment is minimal when the ball is hit. This is illustrated using the example of a rod fixed on an axle with a force acting on it. The course then delves into the concept of impulse momentum formulation, a different approach based on Newton's laws of motion. This is demonstrated using a scalar formulation of Newton's law and a practical example of a block sliding up an inclined plane under the action of a time-varying force. The course further explores impulse momentum in angular motion, using the example of a thin hoop rolling from left to right. The course also covers impulse momentum formulations in the context of a billiards game, explaining how a high magnitude force, acting for a short period of time, can cause significant changes in the momentum of an object. Lastly, the course discusses the principles of motion and friction using the example of a billiards ball, exploring the impact of force on the ball, the natural forces acting on the ball due to friction, and the concept of slipping and no-slip rolling condition.

This courses has been developed by Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula from IIT Madras for NPTEL. It is now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106180.
  • Cost:
    FREE
  • Course Duration: 2-4 HOURS
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Skills Gained: Center of Percussion, Impulse Momentum, Motion and Friction in Billiards

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