Momentum Flashcards

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1
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What unit is Momentum measured in?

A

Kg m/s

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2
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All moving objects have

A

Momentum

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3
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Momentum is _________ whenever objects interact provided no external forces act on them

A

Conserved

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4
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What is meant by the term ‘momentum is conserved’

A

Whenever objects interact the total momentum is equal to the momentum afterwards.

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5
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How do we calculate momentum?

A

Mass x velocity

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