Practice - Linear Momentum and Impulse
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Practice Questions
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What is linear momentum?
💡 Hint: Think about the equation p = mv.
Define impulse.
💡 Hint: Consider how force affects momentum.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for linear momentum?
💡 Hint: Recall the equation involving mass and velocity.
Impulse is defined as:
💡 Hint: Think about how a force affects an object's motion.
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Two ice hockey pucks, one with a mass of 0.20 kg moving at 3.0 m/s collides with a stationary puck of 0.15 kg. Calculate their final velocities assuming it’s an elastic collision.
💡 Hint: Set up the equations based on conservation principles.
A person throws a ball of mass 0.5 kg at a speed of 20 m/s. After hitting a wall, the ball reverses direction at half its initial speed. Calculate the impulse experienced by the ball.
💡 Hint: Remember to take into account the direction change.
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