Momentum, etc. Flashcards
1
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Define Momentum
A
The product of Mass and velocity of a particle, and it is a vector Quantity.
2
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What is the formula for Momentum
A
M= Mass x Velocity
3
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Define Velocity
A
The speed in combination with the direction of motion of an object.
4
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What is the formula for Velocity
A
V= Momentum/ Mass
5
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Define Mass
A
The amount of matter in an object and a measure of it’s tendency to resist any change in its state of motion. Scalar Quantity
6
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What is the formula for Mass
A
Mass = Momentum/ Velocity