F.4 Ch. 9 Check Concept - Momentum

Momentum of an object is the product of its mass and velocity.

• True

• False

Momentum is a kind of energy.

• True

• False

The unit of momentum is kg m s^-1.

• True

• False

Impulse is the change in momentum of an object.

• True

• False

Total momentum is not conserved in an inelastic collision between two objects.

• True

• False

Total kinetic energy of a system is conserved in an elastic collision.

• True

• False

The net force acting on an object is equal to its rate of change in momentum.

• True

• False

Newton's Third Law of motion is equivalent to the law of conservation of linear momentum.

• True

• False

The bumper of the car should be made rigidly to reduce the degree of injury of the passengers during a car crush.

• True

• False

When two objects collide, the heavier one will experience a larger force than the lighter one.

• True

• False