Forces In Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Linear momentum
A
Momentum = mass x velocity
2
Q
Types of collision
A
Elastic
Inelastic
3
Q
What is or isn’t conserved in elastic collisions?
A
Momentum: conserved
Total energy: conserved
Total KE: conserved
4
Q
What is or isn’t conserved in inelastic collisions
A
Momentum: conserved
Total energy: conserved
Total KE: not conserved