Momentum (11) Flashcards
Momentum equation
Mass x velocity
Unit of momentum
Kg m/s
P = ___ x ___
P = m x v
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
Forces
Momentum
The __________ the mass of an object and the ____________ its velocity the more momentum the object has
Greater
Greater
Momentum is a __________ quantity (it has size and direction)
Vector
Momentum is conserved when no external ___________ act
Forces
The total momentum __________ is the same as it was __________
After
Before
When a __________ acts on an object, it causes a change in momentum
Force
A larger force means a _________ change of momentum (therefore a greater acceleration)
Faster
If someone’s momentum changes very quickly, the forces acting on them will be very __________, and more likely to cause injury
Large
What is the aim when designing cars for when they crash
They are designed to slow people down over a longer time when they have a crash
The longer it takes for a change in momentum, the ___________ the force
Smaller
Name 3 things that slow people down over a longer time when they have a crash
Crumple zones
Seat belts
Air bags