Momentum Lesson

Open Ended

Explain how mass and velocity each affect the momentum of an object. Give an example to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of momentum in everyday life?

• It helps us understand how hard it is to stop moving objects.

• It explains why objects fall to the ground.

• It tells us how fast an object is moving.

• It determines the color of an object.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about impulse is correct?

• Impulse is the change in momentum caused by a force over time.

• Impulse is the same as velocity.

• Impulse only depends on the mass of an object.

• Impulse is measured in kilograms.