Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Linear momentum and its conservation

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

(a)[2]

State the principle of conservation of momentum.

(b(i))[1]

Explain what is meant when the particles collide elastically.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the combined initial momentum of A and B.

(b)

As shown in Fig. 5.1, particles A and B undergo an elastic collision.

(b(iii))[2]

State, in terms of $m$, $v_A$ and $v_B$, an expression for the total momentum of A and B after the collision: 1. in the $x$-direction. 2. in the $y$-direction.

(b(iv))[3]

Calculate the magnitudes of $v_A$ and $v_B$ after the collision.

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