Can momentum be hidden to human eyes like how kinetic energy can be hidden as heat?
Answer (1)
16th Nov, 2021
Yes and no. In a regular mechanical system with macroscopic parts, momentum can not be "hidden" to human eyes. But in other systems, momentum can be hidden. For instance, in an electromagnetic system, momentum can be transferred to the electromagnetic field, which is invisible to human eyes at most frequencies. Therefore, momentum can be "hidden" in the electromagnetic field. Let us explore this topic more in depth.
Comments (0)
