Momentum and Collisions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for momentum?
A
Momentum (kgm/s) = Mass (kg) * Velocity (m/s)
p = m * v
2
Q
Momentum is a property of [ ]
A
Moving objects
3
Q
The [ ] the mass of an object and the greater its velocity the [ ] the object has
A
greater
more momentum
4
Q
Momentum has both speed and [ ]
A
Direction
5
Q
What is conservation of momentum?
A
In a closed system, the total momentum before an event is the same as after the event.
6
Q
Do some questions
A
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