Momentum and Inertia Quiz

What is the fundamental characteristic of momentum?

• It is always conserved.

• It is always decreasing.

• It is always increasing.

• It is always zero.

Which of the following is the correct unit for momentum?

• Kilograms per second

• Kilograms times meters per second

• Meters per kilogram

• Meters per second

What happens to momentum when more mass is added to a moving object?

• It becomes zero.

• It remains the same.

• It increases.

• It decreases.

Why is it difficult to stop a moving truck?

• Because it is not moving.

• Because it has high momentum.

• Because it is moving slowly.

• Because it has low momentum.

What is the equation for momentum?

• p = m / v

• p = v / m

• p = m + v

• p = m * v