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Paper 4 structured question: Momentum

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A 10 kg cart is moving at 5 m/s and collides with a stationary cart of 5 kg.

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Collision and Momentum

Calculate the total momentum before and after the collision, assuming no external forces act on the system.

  1. a

    State the total momentum before the collision.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    State the total momentum after the collision if the carts stick together.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]

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Paper 4 structured question: Momentum

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Momentum Calculation

Calculate the momentum of the object and explain your answer.

  1. a

    State the formula for momentum.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]