Exploring the Law of Conservation of Momentum

What is the initial momentum of the van in the problem setup?

• m1 * v1

• m2 * v2

• m1 * u1

• m2 * u2

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

What is the initial momentum of the bee in the problem setup?

• m2 * v2

• m1 * u1

• m2 * u2

• m1 * v1

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

According to Newton's Third Law, what can be said about the forces during the collision?

• They are equal and in the same direction.

• They are equal and in opposite directions.

• They are unequal and in the same direction.

• They are unequal and in opposite directions.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the relationship between the time intervals of the collision for the van and the bee?

• The time intervals are unrelated.

• The bee experiences a longer time interval.

• The van experiences a longer time interval.

• Both experience the same time interval.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the change in momentum for the bee during the collision?

• Zero

• Negative Delta MV

• Positive Delta MV

• Equal to the change in momentum of the van

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

Why is the change in momentum for the van positive?

• Because the force is in the same direction.

• Because the force is in the opposite direction.

• Because the van is heavier.

• Because the van is moving faster.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

How is the new momentum of the van calculated after the collision?

• Initial momentum plus change in momentum

• Initial momentum only

• Initial momentum minus change in momentum

• Change in momentum only

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

What is the total momentum before the collision?

• Zero

• Delta MV

• m1 * u1 + m2 * u2

• m1 * v1 + m2 * v2

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

What happens to the total momentum in a closed system where a collision occurs?

• It increases.

• It becomes zero.

• It decreases.

• It remains constant.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

In an explosion scenario, what is the total momentum before the explosion?

• Greater than the sum of the momenta of all pieces after the explosion

• Equal to the sum of the momenta of all pieces after the explosion

• Less than the sum of the momenta of all pieces after the explosion

• Zero

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2