Conservation of Momentum
Conservation of Momentum: Overview
In this topic, we will come across the law of conservation of momentum. The topic provides examples for a better understanding. We will learn how to use this law. A short note on the applications of conservation of momentum is also provided here.
Important Questions on Conservation of Momentum
A boy of mass jumps out of a rowing boat of on to the bank with a horizontal velocity of . With what velocity does the boat begin to move backwards?

A gun of mass fires a shell of mass with a velocity of and recoils with a velocity of . Calculate the mass of the gun.

A gun of mass fires a shell of mass with a velocity of . Calculate the velocity of recoil of the gun.

A body of mass has a momentum of , its velocity is _____.

A toy car of mass is moving with a velocity of , its momentum is _____ .

What is the momentum of an object of mass m, moving with a velocity v?

Rocket works on the principle of conservation of

A goalkeeper in the game of football pulls his hands backward after holding the ball shot at the goal. This enables the goalkeeper to

The momentum of an object is given by the formula : . Here is _____.

A metal ball rebounds better than rubber ball. True or false?

A force can do no work on a body, yet the body can move under accelerated motion. True or false?

One of the sources of renewable energy is _____.

The source of geothermal energy is _____ .

A nonrenewable energy is _____.

"If no external torque is applied on a body, total angular momentum is conserved" stated law is called _____.

Law of conservation of angular momentum is mostly used in _____.

Product of force and time is known as _____.

The product of mass of a body and velocity is equal to its _____.

A car of mass is moving with a velocity of . Find its momentum?

