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What is Momentum?
Momentum (p) is moving mass. It is the product of mass (m) x velocity (v). The greater the mass of an object the more momentum it has. Formula: p = mv
Momentum in TKD
By Andrew O.
Ever wonder how people can break bricks, wood, or even cement. Well, if you follow the trail you will learn how momentum plays a big role in breaking.
Momentum in Breaking
Momentum is mass (body part) x velocity (speed of your body part). The change in momentum is when you hit the board minus the complete stop of your foot which is determined by weight and speed. 'The force applied to stop a movement determines how quickly it is stopped, since we can say the the mass used to create the momentum will not change.' (Kyepka 1)
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As you can see the change in momentum he/she hits the board therefore coming to a complete stop.
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Bibliography
Nauta, Barry. " General Taekwondo Information ." General Taekwondo Information . 19 May 2009 . Ward, Danny. "Biomechanics to improve Taekwon-Do Techniques." International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand : Home. 19 May 2009 .
He swings his elbow at a fast rate therefore giving him a fast momentum and he is able to break 3 boards easily without hurting himself.
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