Law of Conservation of Momentum Flashcard

Front

What does the equation M1 * V1 + M2 * V2 = M2 * U2 + M1 * U1 demonstrate?

Back

The conservation of momentum

Front

What can be canceled out in the equation M1 * (V1 - U1) / t = -M2 * (V2 - U2) / t?

Back

Time

Front

What is momentum defined as?

Back

The motion of the mass of an object

Front

According to Newton's third law, what is the relationship between F1 and F2?

Back

F1 is equal and opposite to F2

Front

During a collision, what force does the bigger car exert on the smaller car?

Back

F1

Front

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

Back

Momentum (p) = Mass (m) * Velocity (v)

Front

What is the principle of conservation of momentum?

Back

In a closed system, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.

Front

What happens to momentum in an elastic collision?

Back

Momentum is conserved, and kinetic energy is also conserved.

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What happens to momentum in an inelastic collision?

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Momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not conserved.

Front

What is the unit of momentum?

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Kilogram meter per second (kg·m/s)