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?
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?
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?
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
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Why does it hurt less when you fall on a softer surface?
Why does it hurt less when you fall on a softer surface?
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Momentum is conserved in ....
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?
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?
Can a lighter object have more momentum than a heavier one?