Momentum + conservation of momentum Flashcards
1
Q
define momentum
A
a measurement of how hard it is to stop a moment
2
Q
what is the equation for momentum?
A
momentum, P (kgm/s) = mass, m x velocity, v (m/s) - (obvs u can rearrange this equation)
3
Q
what is meant by ‘during a collision, momentum is conserved’?
A
for a closed system, the total momentum before a collision is equal to the total momentum after a collision