Momentum and Impulse Introduction

Momentum and Impulse Introduction

By Mr. Hawboldt

Momentum: In a nutshell

Multiple Choice

A 5 kg book is thrown with a velocity of 10 m/s. What is the momentum of the book?

• 2 kg * m/s

• 50 kg * m/s

• 2 m/s

• 10 kg

Impulse: In a netshell

Multiple Choice

A 100 Newton force is applied to a bowling ball for 2 seconds. How much impulse was done tot he bowling ball?

• 50 N*s

• 200 N*s

• 50 N

• 200 N

Momentum vs impulse

Momentum is something an object has.

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Impulse is something you do.​