H Momentum/Impulse

Front

What are the units for Impulse?

Back

N-s (Newton-seconds)

Front

What is the purpose of air bags in a car?

Back

To increase the time of impact.

Front

Momentum is a ____________________ quantity.

Back

Vector

Front

In which type of collision do objects tend to 'stick' together?

Back

Inelastic collision.

Front

Which has more momentum: a car at a stop light or a bike moving at 15 mph?

Back

Bike.

Front

Define momentum.

Back

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

Back

p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.

Front

What is impulse?

Back

Impulse is the change in momentum of an object when a force is applied over a period of time.

Front

What is the relationship between impulse and momentum?

Back

Impulse equals the change in momentum (Impulse = Δp).

Front

What is the formula for impulse?

Back

Impulse = Force × Time.