P2.2.6 - Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is momentum?
A
The product of the mass of an object and its velocity
2
Q
What is the equation for momentum?
A
momentum = mass x velocity
3
Q
What is the Law of Conservation of Momentum?
A
In any interaction or collision the momentum before equals the momentum after
4
Q
What is an elastic collision?
A
A collision in which kinetic energy is conserved
5
Q
What is an inelastic collision?
A
A collision in which kinetic energy is not conserved
