Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Momentum

Momentum — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State an equation for the kinetic energy of an object with mass $m$ moving at speed $v$.

(a(ii))[1]

State and explain whether kinetic energy should be treated as a scalar quantity or as a vector quantity.

(b(i))[2]

For the car with passengers, determine its momentum when it is travelling at 2.5 m/s.

(b(ii))[3]

For the car with passengers, determine the speed and direction of motion immediately after the collision.

(b(iii))[2]

Describe the energy transfers that take place while the cars collide and then move apart.

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