Momentum

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity, representing the quantity of motion an object has.

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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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In a closed system, what remains constant during a collision?

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Total momentum remains constant during a collision.

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What factors affect the momentum of an object?

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The momentum of an object depends on its mass and velocity.

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What type of collision conserves momentum and kinetic energy?

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An elastic collision conserves both momentum and kinetic energy.

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What type of collision conserves momentum but not kinetic energy?

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An inelastic collision conserves momentum but not kinetic energy.

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If two objects collide and stick together, what type of collision is this?

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This is an example of an inelastic collision.

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Which has greater momentum: a fast-moving car or a slow-moving truck of the same mass?

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The fast-moving car has greater momentum due to its higher velocity.

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How does increasing the mass of an object affect its momentum?

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Increasing the mass of an object increases its momentum if velocity remains constant.

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How does increasing the velocity of an object affect its momentum?

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Increasing the velocity of an object increases its momentum if mass remains constant.