Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is Momentum?
A
A property of a moving object which depends on how much mass the object has and how fast it is moving.
2
Q
What is the formula for Momentum?
A
Momentum(P) = Mass x Velocity
3
Q
What is a closed system?
A
A physical system that does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings
4
Q
How do you work out the conservation of Momentum?
A
(m1 x u1) + (m2 x u2) = (m1 x v1) + (m2 x v2)
