Momentum and Impulse Conceptual Questions

Front

Momentum is a ____________________ quantity

Back

vector

Front

The momentum of an object depends upon the object's ___________&_____________.

Back

mass and velocity

Front

Which of the following has the greatest momentum? a scurrying cockroach, a parked semi-truck, more information is needed

Back

a scurrying cockroach

Front

The equation to calculate momentum is

Back

p=mv

Front

Which has more momentum: a car stopped at a red 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 unit of momentum in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

kilogram meter per second (kg·m/s)

Front

What happens to the momentum of an object if its velocity doubles?

Back

The momentum also doubles.

Front

If two objects have the same mass, how does their momentum compare if one is moving faster?

Back

The object moving faster has greater momentum.

Front

What is impulse?

Back

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