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Momentum and Impulse Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct formula for momentum?

a)

p=m/v

b)

p=mv

c)

p=v/m

d)

p=m+v

2.

The SI unit for momentum is:

a)

kg/m

b)

N/m

c)

kg·m/s (or N·s)

d)

J/s

3.

Which statement best defines impulse?

a)

The product of mass and velocity

b)

The product of force and time interval

c)

The ratio of force to time

d)

The product of kinetic energy and time

4.

Which equation correctly relates impulse and change in momentum?

a)

J=p

b)

J=F+Δt

c)

J=FΔt=Δp

d)

J=F/Δt

5.

A collision is best described as:

a)

An interaction where forces act for a long time and momentum is not conserved

b)

An interaction where forces act for a short time and momentum is conserved

c)

A situation where kinetic energy is always conserved

d)

Any motion where objects move in the same direction

6.

In an inelastic collision, which statement is correct?

a)

Momentum is not conserved, but kinetic energy is conserved

b)

Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved

c)

Momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not conserved

d)

Neither momentum nor kinetic energy is conserved

7.

In a perfectly inelastic collision, what happens?

a)

Objects bounce off with the same speed

b)

Objects stick together after collision

c)

Kinetic energy is fully conserved

d)

Momentum becomes zero in all cases

8.

Why do airbags reduce injury during a crash?

a)

They increase the force on the head

b)

They decrease the mass of the driver

c)

They extend the impact time, reducing the impulsive force

d)

They stop the car instantly