Momentum and collisions

Question 1

what is momentum?

Answer 1

Momentum is a property of all moving objects it is a vector quantity - it has size and direction

Question 2

what affects momentum?

Answer 2

Momentum is affected by the mass and velocity of the object

Question 3

what is the rule of momentum?

Answer 3

Momentum before = Momentum after (conservation of momentum)

Question 4

how can forces change momentum?

Answer 4

When a force acts on an object, it causes a change in momentum. A larger force means a faster change of momentum