Momentum and Impulse Graphs

Which period of time experiences the greatest impulse?

• 0-2s

• 2-4s

• 4-6s

• 6-8s

Which of the following has the greatest magnitude of momentum?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which direction on the compass best represents the direction of impulse acting on the ball?

• R

• T

• N

• P

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Four identical cars change their velocity. Which car(s) experiences a negative impulse?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Cart A is pulled with a 2 Newton force for 2 seconds, and Cart B is pulled with a 1 Newton force for 3 seconds. Which cart experiences the greatest impulse?

• Cart B

• Cart A

• they are the same

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A 5 N force is applied to a 3 kg ball to change its velocity from +9 m/s to +3 m/s. The impulse on the ball is ______.

• 2.5 N s

• 10 N s

• -18 N s

• -45 N s

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The equation to calculate momentum is

• p=mv

• p=1/2mv²

• p=mgh

• p=mg

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Which of the following graphs best represents the relationship between momentum and time for an object with constant mass experiencing a constant force?

• A linear graph with a positive slope

• A horizontal line

• A parabolic curve

• A linear graph with a negative slope

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If the impulse applied to an object is represented by the area under a force-time graph, what does a larger area indicate?

• Greater change in momentum

• Smaller change in momentum

• Constant momentum

• No change in momentum

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In a momentum vs. velocity graph for a constant mass, what does the slope of the graph represent?

• Mass of the object

• Impulse

• Acceleration

• Force