4.4 - NEWTON’S SECOND LAW OF MOTION
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What is the formula for momentum?
💡 Hint: Think about mass and velocity.
What does F = ma stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider how mass relates to how fast something can change speed.
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What is the product of an object's mass and velocity called?
💡 Hint: It's a vector quantity related to how fast and in what direction an object moves.
True or False: Newton's Second Law states that a net force is needed to keep an object in uniform motion.
💡 Hint: Reflect on Aristotle's and Newton's views on motion.
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A 2 kg cart is pushed with a net force of 10 N. Find the cart's acceleration and its momentum after 5 seconds.
💡 Hint: Use F = ma for acceleration, then find the final velocity.
A football (mass 0.5 kg) is kicked and achieves a momentum of 15 kg·m/s. What was its velocity?
💡 Hint: Rearranging the momentum formula will help you solve for velocity.
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