Momentum

Front

What is the equation to calculate momentum?

Back

p = mv

Front

What is the best definition of momentum?

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Mass in Motion

Front

If an object's velocity is 0 m/s, what can be said about its momentum?

Back

The object has NO momentum.

Front

Which object has more momentum: a 1000 kg truck moving at 7 m/s or a 500 kg car moving at 10 m/s?

Back

The truck.

Front

Which has more momentum: a car stopped at a red light or a bike moving at 15 mph?

Back

The bike.

Front

What factors affect momentum?

Back

Mass and velocity.

Front

How is momentum calculated?

Back

Momentum (p) is calculated by multiplying mass (m) by velocity (v): p = mv.

Front

What happens to momentum if the mass of an object increases while its velocity remains constant?

Back

Momentum increases.

Front

What happens to momentum if the velocity of an object decreases while its mass remains constant?

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Momentum decreases.

Front

Is momentum a scalar or vector quantity?

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Momentum is a vector quantity.