Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘momentum’ of something?
A
the product of it’s mass and velocity
2
Q
what is the equation for momentum?
A
mass x velocity
3
Q
what are the units for momentum?
A
Kgm/s
4
Q
momentum is a vector, what is a vector ?
A
something which can be positive or negative
5
Q
what is the equation for the ‘change in momentum?’
A
final momentum - initial momentum
6
Q
what does Mu mean?
A
initial momentum
7
Q
what does Mv mean?
A
final momentum
8
Q
what is the unit for mass
A
Kg
9
Q
what is the unit for velocity?
A
m/s
10
Q
what does p mean?
A
momentum
11
Q
what’s the equation for mass?
A
momentum divided by velocity
12
Q
what is the equation for velocity?
A
momentum divided by mass
