Exploring the Concept of Momentum in Physics

What is the everyday language meaning of momentum when referring to a business?

• It is doing really well and hard to stop.

• It is just starting out.

• It is about to close down.

• It is struggling to succeed.

Which vehicle is harder to stop if both are moving at 20 meters per second?

• A motorcycle

• A bicycle

• A Formula One car

• An 18-wheeler truck

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What is the mass of the Formula One car used in the example?

• 3000 kilograms

• 2000 kilograms

• 1000 kilograms

• 500 kilograms

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How is momentum mathematically defined?

• Velocity minus mass

• Mass times velocity

• Mass divided by velocity

• Mass plus velocity

What are the units of momentum?

• Meter per kilogram

• Kilogram meter per second

• Meter per second

• Kilogram per second

What is the momentum of the 18-wheeler truck moving at 20 meters per second?

• 1,000 kilogram meters per second

• 20,000 kilogram meters per second

• 30,000 kilogram meters per second

• 600,000 kilogram meters per second

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If you are moving at the same velocity as the truck, what would be the truck's momentum relative to you?

• 0 kilogram meters per second

• 600,000 kilogram meters per second

• 30,000 kilogram meters per second

• 20,000 kilogram meters per second

What happens to the momentum of a stationary rock if you are moving at 20 meters per second?

• It becomes negative

• It becomes positive

• It remains zero

• It doubles

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What is the mass of the rock mentioned in the frame of reference example?

• 100,000 kilograms

• 50,000 kilograms

• 150,000 kilograms

• 10,000 kilograms

What is the key takeaway from the introduction to momentum?

• Momentum is a concept that applies to both everyday language and physics.

• Momentum is only relevant in physics.

• Momentum is only about speed.

• Momentum is not important in everyday life.