Momentum + Impulse

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity, represented by the formula: Momentum = Mass x Velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating momentum?

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Momentum = Mass x Velocity.

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What is impulse?

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Impulse is the change in momentum of an object when a force is applied over a period of time, calculated as Impulse = Force x Time.

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How does applying an impulse affect an object's momentum?

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Applying an impulse to an object results in a change in its momentum.

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If a 1.00 kg ball is moving at 15.0 m/s, what is its momentum?

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15 kg m/s.

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

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The momentum of the object increases.

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

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The momentum of the object increases.

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When two objects collide, what is conserved?

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The total momentum of the system is conserved, provided no external forces act on it.

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What is the relationship between impulse and momentum?

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Impulse is equal to the change in momentum of an object.

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If a 7.0 kg bowling ball and a 3.5 kg bowling ball are dropped from the same height, which experiences greater impulse upon hitting the ground?

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The 7.0 kg bowling ball experiences greater impulse.

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