Collisions Flashcards
1
Q
Momentum is important because it is ?
A
Conserved
2
Q
Newton’s second law of motion (f=ma) states ?
A
Resultant force exerted is directly proportional to the rate of change of linear momentum
3
Q
Impulse =
A
Force X time
Change in momentum
4
Q
The product f(change) X t is called the ?
A
Impulse of the force
N
5
Q
Impulse = force X time is equal to the ?
A
Change in momentum of a mass when subjected to a resultant force
6
Q
The change of momentum must be equal
A
And opposite
7
Q
The impulse must be equal
A
And opposite to the impulse of another body