Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
Momentum equation
A
Mass X velocity
2
Q
Conservation of momentum
A
In a close system the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.
3
Q
Examples of momentum with collisions
A
Objects will either collide and move in opposite directions - elastic collision
Or collide and move in same direction together - in elastic
4
Q
What happens if objects are moving in same direction together
A
Combined mass and velocity
5
Q
Tips for full makes
A
Consider motion before and after and state velocities of each object and the direction each object moves. State whether elastic or inelasric - elastic - KE is same before and after, in elastic- two objects stick together
Describe energy transfers if KE not conserved
