
A ball of mass , moving at , strikes a wall and rebounds with almost exactly the same speed. State and explain whether there is a change in
(a) The momentum of the ball

Important Questions on Momentum
A ball of mass , moving at , strikes a wall and rebounds with almost exactly the same speed. State and explain whether there is a change in
(b) The kinetic energy of the ball.

(a) Define linear momentum.

Determine the base units of linear momentum in the SI system.

A car of mass Starting from rest has a constant acceleration of Calculate its momentum after it has travelled a distance of .

This diagram shows two identical objects about to make a head-on collision. The objects stick together during the collision. Determine the final speed of the objects. State the direction in which they move.

(a) Explain what is meant by an:
(i) Elastic collision

(a) Explain what is meant by an:
(ii) Inelastic collision

