Momentum

Why is momentum considered to be a vector quantity?

• Momentum has to indicate both magnitude and direction.

• Momentum has to have a positive value.

• Momentum has to be calculated using speed.

• Momentum has a quantity but not a unit.

Which of the following is the formula for momentum?

• p = mv

• M = mv

• F = ma

• g = mc²

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Which of the following is the unit for momentum?

• kg·m/s

• kg·m

• kg·m/s²

• Momentum has no unit.

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Which of the following is the unit for momentum?

• kg·m/s

• kg·m

• kg·m/s²

• Momentum has no unit.

A stationary object has a small amount of momentum.

• True

• False

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The momentum of an object is related to the object's mass and velocity.

• True

• False

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Pick all of the scenarios that are explosions.

• A cannon fires a cannon ball.

• A spoon is shoved into a jar of peanut butter.

• A linebacker tackles a member of the opposite team.

• A swimmer jumps off a floating raft.

• A figure skater throws a heavy ball.

Which cart in the image experiences a greater force?

• E

• F

• Same

• Not enough info

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Which cart in the image experiences a greater change in momentum?

• E

• F

• Same

• Not enough info

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Which cart in the image experiences a greater change in velocity?

• E

• F

• Same

• Not enough info

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