Momentum Flashcards

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1
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What is the equasion for momentum?

A

p = mv (mass x velocity)

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2
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When is momentum possitive or negative?

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If an object is travelling to the left it has a negative momentum. If it is travelling to the right it has a possitive momentum.

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What does magnitude refer to?

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Magnitude refers to the size of a variable or quantity in this case an amount of mass.

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4
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What is the law of conservation of momentum?

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Momentume befire = momentume after

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5
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How to calculate force from momentum

A

F = change in momentum
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Time taken

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What does hooke’s law state?

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The extension of an elastic object is directly proportional to the force applied, up to the limit of proportionality

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What does it mean when an object is inelastically deformed?

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It mesns that the object of stretched byeong its limits and will not go back to its original shape when the force is removed.

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What is hook’s law equasion

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F = k x e
(Force = Spring constant in newtons per metres (N/m) x extension (m))

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