Force As A Momentum Current

Journal Article · Wed Jul 28 00:00:00 EDT 2010 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3479874· OSTI ID:21413497

Munera, Hector A ^[1]

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1. International Center for Physics (CIF, Centro Internacional de Fisica), Apartado 4948, Bogota (Colombia)

Advantages of a neo-Cartesian approach to classical mechanics are noted. If conservation of linear momentum is the fundamental principle, Newton's three laws become theorems. A minor paradox in static Newtonian mechanics is identified, and solved by reinterpreting force as a current of momentum. Contact force plays the role of a mere midwife in the exchange of momentum; however, force cannot be eliminated from physics because it provides the numerical value for momentum current. In this sense, in a neo-Cartesian formulation of mechanics the concept of force becomes strengthened rather than weakened.

• OSTI ID: 21413497
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1263, Issue 1; Conference: ICPE-2009: International conference on physics education, Bangkok (Thailand), 18-24 Oct 2009; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3479874; (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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