Impulse Momentum

Front

In this type of collision, objects tend to "stick" together.

Back

inelastic

Front

When the speed of an object is doubled, its momentum

Back

doubles

Front

The law of conservation of momentum states that:

Back

p before is the same as the p after

Front

The units for Impulse are

Back

N-s

Front

A bug flies into the windshield of a car going the opposite way. Which of the following are true: the force of impact is the same for both, the impulse is the same for both, the acceleration of the bug is larger than the truck.

Back

A, B, and C are all true

Front

Momentum is a ____________________ quantity

Back

vector

Front

A big truck will always have more momentum than a small car.

Back

False

Front

The purpose of crumble zones on a car is to

Back

increase the time of impact.

Front

A(n) _________________ causes and is equal to a change in momentum

Back

impulse

Front

An egg is thrown at a wall and at a bed sheet. The force of impact will be: Greater against the wall, Greater against the sheet, Force is equal.

Back

Greater against the wall