Momentum (11) Flashcards

1
Q

Momentum equation

A

Mass x velocity

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2
Q

Unit of momentum

A

Kg m/s

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3
Q

P = ___ x ___

A

P = m x v

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4
Q

Law of conservation of momentum: So long as no external __________ are acting on the objects involved, the total ____________ stays the same in explosions and collisions

A

Forces

Momentum

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5
Q

The __________ the mass of an object and the ____________ its velocity the more momentum the object has

A

Greater

Greater

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6
Q

Momentum is a __________ quantity (it has size and direction)

A

Vector

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7
Q

Momentum is conserved when no external ___________ act

A

Forces

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8
Q

The total momentum __________ is the same as it was __________

A

After

Before

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9
Q

When a __________ acts on an object, it causes a change in momentum

A

Force

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10
Q

A larger force means a _________ change of momentum (therefore a greater acceleration)

A

Faster

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11
Q

If someone’s momentum changes very quickly, the forces acting on them will be very __________, and more likely to cause injury

A

Large

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12
Q

What is the aim when designing cars for when they crash

A

They are designed to slow people down over a longer time when they have a crash

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13
Q

The longer it takes for a change in momentum, the ___________ the force

A

Smaller

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14
Q

Name 3 things that slow people down over a longer time when they have a crash

A

Crumple zones
Seat belts
Air bags

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