Momentum

Question 1

Unit for change of Momentum

Answer 1

• Ns
• kg m/s

Question 2

Formula for Momentum

Answer 2

p = mv

Question 3

How can a seatbelt save your life? (Momentum)

Answer 3

Force is equal to the rate of change in momentum, the force of an impact in a vehicle collision can be decreased by increasing the contact time over which the collision occurs

Question 4

Average force or Momentum

Answer 4

• Mass (V-U)
• Time

Question 5

Law of Conservation of Momentum

Answer 5

• For two or more bodies in an isolated system acting upon each other, their total momentum remains constant unless an external force is applied.
• Momentum can neither be created nor destroyed.

Question 6

Formula for Collision in Momentum

Answer 6

m1 u1 + m2 u2 = m1 v1 + m2 v2