Momentum

Front

Momentum is a ____________________ quantity

Back

vector

Front

If an object has a momentum of 40 kgm/s and a mass of 60 kg, what is its velocity?

Back

0.67 m/s

Front

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

Back

mass and velocity

Front

Two skaters begin at rest. Skater 1 has a smaller mass than Skater 2. After they push off each other, who has a greater speed?

Back

Skater 1 has a greater speed than Skater 2.

Front

When two objects collide, the P_before is ____________ the P_after.

Back

equal to

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 (momentum = mass × velocity)

Front

What happens to momentum in a closed system during a collision?

Back

Momentum is conserved.

Front

What is the unit of momentum?

Back

kg·m/s (kilogram meter per second)

Front

If the mass of an object doubles and its velocity remains constant, what happens to its momentum?

Back

The momentum doubles.