Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 1.11E
Momentum: Using the Equation (Worked Examples)
Worked examples calculating momentum.
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Momentum: Using the Equation (Worked Examples)
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Spec 1.11E
What you need to know
- Use p equals m v
- Rearrange it to find mass or velocity
- Use conservation of momentum in a collision
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Quick check
Answer each question before opening the answer.
What is the momentum of a 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s?
6 kg·m/s (2 × 3).
What quantity is conserved in a collision (with no external force)?
The total momentum.
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