Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Momentum

Momentum — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State how a scalar quantity differs from a vector quantity.

(a(ii))[2]

In the list below, put a line under each quantity that is a scalar quantity.

(b(i))[3]

Show that the tennis ball has an initial velocity of 9.9 m/s upwards.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the momentum of the tennis ball at the instant it leaves the tennis player’s hand.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: scalar means magnitude (size) only OR vector means (magnitude and) direction

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