Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is momentum a product of?
A
Mass and velocity.
2
Q
Define momentum.
A
Momentum is the “oomph” of the ball as it travels along.
3
Q
How can you calculate the size of an object’s momentum?
A
p = mv
4
Q
Is momentum a vector or scalar?
A
It is a vector quantity derived from the mass and velocity of an object.
5
Q
What are the two rules for adding or subtracting two momentums?
A
➡️ ➡️ + ⬅️ = ➡️ ➡️
➡️ ➡️ - ⬅️ = ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
You can turn a subtraction in to an addition by flipping the direction of the second vector.
