Momentum

Front

What is momentum?

Back

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity, represented by the formula p = mv.

Front

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

Back

The formula for momentum (p) is p = mv, where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What are the units of momentum?

Back

The unit for momentum is kg x m/s (kilogram meter per second).

Front

What must be true for an object to have momentum?

Back

An object must be moving to have momentum.

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If two objects are moving at the same velocity, how can you determine which has more momentum?

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The object with the greater mass will have more momentum.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and momentum?

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Momentum is directly proportional to mass; as mass increases, momentum increases if velocity remains constant.

Front

What is the relationship between velocity and momentum?

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Momentum is directly proportional to velocity; as velocity increases, momentum increases if mass remains constant.

Front

How do you calculate the velocity of an object if you know its momentum and mass?

Back

Velocity can be calculated using the formula v = p/m, where p is momentum and m is mass.

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What is the unit for velocity?

Back

The unit for velocity is m/s (meters per second).

Front

If an object has a momentum of 40 kg x m/s and a mass of 60 kg, what is its velocity?

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The velocity is 0.67 m/s.