Momentum1

Front

How many of these graphs show an object slowing down?

Back

2

Front

How many of these graphs show an object moving in the positive direction?

Back

3

Answer explanation

Which d-t graphs have a positive trend, and which v-t graphs are above the x-axis?

Front

How many of these graphs show an object moving in the negative direction?

Back

2

Front

Which two graphs show the same motion? Options: D and E, C and F, A and F, A and B, A and D

Back

A and F

Front

Is it possible for a huge object to have a very small amount of momentum?

Back

Yes, it would just need a very small velocity.

Front

A LARGE object collides INELASTICALLY with a SMALL object. (both were moving) Which object experiences a greater FORCE during the collision?

Back

They are the same

Front

A LARGE object collides INELASTICALLY with a SMALL object. (both were moving). Which object experiences a greater CHANGE IN MOMENTUM during the collision?

Back

They are the same

Answer explanation

One gained the EXACT amount that the other lost! (think back to the popsicle stick analogy...)

Front

A LARGE object collides INELASTICALLY with a SMALL object. (both were moving). Which object experiences a greater CHANGE IN SPEED during the collision?

Back

The small one

Front

A LARGE object collides INELASTICALLY with a SMALL object. (both were moving) Which object experiences a greater ACCELERATION during the collision?

Back

The small one

Front

A 2kg BLUE cart collides inelastically with a 1kg red cart. The blue cart loses 4 m/s. The red cart will: Gain 4 m/s , Lose 8 m/s, Gain 8 m/s, Gain 2 m/s

Back

Gain 8 m/s