Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Momentum

Momentum — practice question

(a)[1]

State what the principle of conservation of energy means.

(b(i))[2]

State the energy changes that occur from the moment the girl starts applying a force to the ball until it strikes the ground and comes to rest.

(b(ii))[4]

Calculate: 1. the ball’s momentum as it leaves the girl’s hand 2. the average resultant force acting on the ball.

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