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What is the formula for calculating momentum?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Momentum
Question
- A. momentum = mass x velocity
- B. momentum = mass + velocity
- C. momentum = mass / velocity
- D. momentum = velocity / mass
Answer
momentum = mass x velocity
Explanation
Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity, which is expressed by the formula momentum = mass x velocity.
Common mistake
Impulse and Momentum Confusion
Students often confuse impulse with momentum, thinking they are the same concept.
Emphasize that impulse is the change in momentum and is calculated as force multiplied by time, while momentum is mass multiplied by velocity.
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