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

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

(a)[2]

State the momentum conservation principle.

(b)

The firework is at rest initially. It explodes into three fragments A, B and C, which travel in a horizontal plane, as shown in Fig. 3.1.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the value of the angle $\theta$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the speed $v$.

(c(i))[1]

Show that the firework’s total chemical energy is $3.5\,\text{J}$.

(c(ii))[3]

Calculate the mass $m$.

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