Momentum & Impulse Quiz

What is the formula for momentum?

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The Impulse-Momentum Theorem states that the impulse on an object is equal to the change in its:

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Momentum

• Energy

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If a car has a mass of 1500 kg and is moving with a velocity of 20 m/s, what is its momentum?

• 30000 kg m/s

• 7500 kg m/s

• 17000 kg m/s

• 15000 kg m/s

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What does the impulse experienced by an object depend on?

• The force applied and the time it is applied

• The mass of the object only

• The velocity of the object only

• The acceleration of the object

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Calculate the impulse if a force of 10 N is applied for 3 seconds.

• 30 Ns

• 13 Ns

• 7 Ns

• 20 Ns

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Which of the following is a practical application of momentum?

• Lighting a bulb

• Charging a battery

• Airbags deploying in a car crash

• Heating water

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If the momentum of an object changes from 20 kg m/s to 50 kg m/s, what is the change in momentum?

• 30 kg m/s

• 70 kg m/s

• 20 kg m/s

• 50 kg m/s

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What unit is used to measure impulse?

• Newton (N)

• Joule (J)

• Newton-second (Ns)

• Meter per second (m/s)

If an object's velocity doubles, what happens to its momentum, assuming mass remains constant?

• It remains the same

• It doubles

• It halves

• It quadruples

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What is the impulse if a constant force of 5 N acts on an object for 4 seconds?

• 9 Ns

• 20 Ns

• 1 Ns

• 25 Ns

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