Momentum Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Equation for momentum
A
p=mv
2
Q
Unit for momentum
A
Kgm/s
3
Q
In a closed system is the total moment before and after an event the same
A
Yes
4
Q
In an open system is the momentum before and after the same
A
No
5
Q
Car safety features
-c… zones: c… on impact increasing time … for the car to …
-s… belts s…: increasing t… taken for wearer to s…
-a… bags i… and s… you down more quickly that if you were to hit the d…
A
-crumple zones: crumple on impact increasing time taken for the car to stop
-seat belts stretch: increasing time taken for wearer to stop
-air bags inflate and slow you down more quickly that if you were to hit the dashboard