Rocket Sled

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the mass in motion, calculated as the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which relates to the conservation of momentum.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is an inelastic collision?

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An inelastic collision is when two objects bump into each other and lose some of their moving energy, resulting in a combined mass moving together.

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What is an applied force?

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An applied force is a push or pull that is exerted on an object.

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What is the formula for calculating momentum?

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Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v).

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What is the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?

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In elastic collisions, kinetic energy is conserved, while in inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy is transformed into other forms of energy.

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What is the principle of conservation of momentum?

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The principle of conservation of momentum states that in a closed system, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv².

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as gravitational potential energy.