Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
Define Momentum
A
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity. (How hard it is to stop an object)
2
Q
Momentum (p) =
A
Mass (m) x Velocity (v)
3
Q
Is momentum vector or scalar
A
vector
4
Q
Change in momentum (mv-mu) =
A
Force(F) x time(s)
5
Q
Force x time (change in momentum) =
A
Impulse
6
Q
Impulse
A
The effect of a force
7
Q
Principle of conservation of momentum
A
In a closed system, the total momentum before a collision is equal to the total momentum after a collision
