Momentum and impulse

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8 questions
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In which type of collision is total kinetic energy of the system conserved?

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If both the mass and velocity of an object are constant, what can you tell about its impulse?

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Two objects collide with each other and come to a rest.
How can you use the equation of conservation of momentum to describe this situation?

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What is the difference between momentum and impulse?
Momentum: _____________________________________
Impulse: ___________________________
Net force: ___________________________________
Other Answer Choices:
The change in momentum
The sum of mass and velocity
The rate of change in momentum
The product of mass and velocity
1

Why does it hurt less when you fall on a softer surface?

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Momentum is conserved in ....

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A rubber ball and a lump of clay have equal mass. They are thrown with equal speed against a wall. The ball bounces back with nearly the same speed with which it hit. The clay sticks to the wall. Which one of these objects experiences the greater momentum change?

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Can a lighter object have more momentum than a heavier one?