Lesson 2, Velecity and Momentum

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of understanding the difference between velocity and momentum in studying motion?

• It helps predict the future position of objects.

• It allows us to calculate the energy of moving objects.

• It is essential for understanding how forces affect motion.

• It helps in distinguishing between different types of motion.

Open Ended

Describe how velocity and speed are different.

Open Ended

Why is momentum a property of moving objects, but not of stationary objects?

Open Ended

Explain whether momentum is a vector.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT needed to calculate the momentum of an object?

• Mass

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Direction

Fill in the Blank

Recall the definition of the Review Vocabulary term: velocity.

Open Ended

Identify three ways that an object can accelerate.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of acceleration?

• A car increasing its speed

• A cyclist turning a corner

• A runner maintaining a constant speed

• A ball slowing down as it rolls to a stop

Open Ended

After learning about velocity and momentum, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between velocity and speed?

• Velocity includes direction, while speed does not.

• Speed is always greater than velocity.

• Velocity is measured in kilometers, speed in meters.

• Speed and velocity are always the same.