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

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

(a)[1]

State Newton’s first law of motion by describing what happens when no resultant force acts on an object.

(b(i))[2]

After objects A and B collide, object A moves to the left at $0.40\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Calculate the magnitude of object B’s velocity after the collision.

(b(ii))[1]

The collision between A and B is inelastic. Explain why the collision is inelastic and how it still follows the law of conservation of energy.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: A body stays at rest, or continues with constant velocity, unless a resultant force acts on it

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