Center of Mass Velocity
Definition
Center of mass velocity refers to the velocity of an object's center of mass, which represents its average motion.
Analogy
Think about playing catch with a friend using a ball. The center of mass velocity is like how fast you throw or catch the ball, regardless of any spinning or rotating it may have.
Related terms
Linear Momentum: Linear momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity, representing its motion in a straight line.
Impulse: Impulse is the change in momentum experienced by an object when acted upon by a force for some time interval.
Conservation Laws (e.g., Law of Conservation of Momentum): These laws state that certain properties (like momentum) remain constant before and after interactions between objects occur.
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