Momentum

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What is the unit for momentum?

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kg·m/s

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True or False: A stationary object has a small amount of momentum.

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False

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In a(n) ______________, an object experiences a force for a given amount of time that results in a momentum change.

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collision

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What is the formula for momentum?

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p = mv

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True or False: The momentum of an object is related to the object's mass and velocity.

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True

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Define momentum.

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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What does the symbol 'p' represent in physics?

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The symbol 'p' represents momentum.

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If an object's mass is doubled while its velocity remains constant, what happens to its momentum?

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The momentum doubles.

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What is the relationship between force and momentum?

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Force is the rate of change of momentum.

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What is an example of a collision that changes momentum?

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A car crash is an example of a collision that changes momentum.