Momentum and Collisions Flashcards
1
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momentum =
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mass x velocity
2
Q
momentum is a…
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a property of moving objects
3
Q
the greater the … of an object, the greater the …
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the greater the mass, the greater it’s velocity
4
Q
the greater it’s … the more … the object has
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the greater it’s velocity , the greater it’s momentum
5
Q
what is conversion of momentum
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in a closed system the momentum before the event ( e.g. collision) is the same as after the event
6
Q
what can cause changes in momentum
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force
7
Q
when a force acts on an object it causes a change in
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momentum
8
Q
a larger force means a …
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faster change of momentum ( so a greater acceleration
