Topic 2) Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
what is momentum the product of?
A
mass and velocity
2
Q
what type of quantity is momentum?
A
a vector quantity
3
Q
what is the equation for momentum?
A
momentum = mass x velocity
4
Q
what is momentum represented in?
A
the letter p
5
Q
how is the direction of momentum shown?
A
using + and - signs
6
Q
how is momentum conserved?
A
when two objects collide
7
Q
what is the effect of a collision on momentum?
A
the total momentum before a collision is the same as the total momentum after
8
Q
what happens when objects collide?
A
they exert equal and opposite forces on each other all the time they are in contact
9
Q
where is the front crumple zone located?
A
near the bonnet of the car
10
Q
where is the rear crumple zone located?
A
near the boot of the car
