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1
Q

Give the equation for momentum, including units

A

Momentum (kgm/s) = mass (kg) x velocity (m/s)

2
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The time taken for the change in momentum to occur is proportional to the…

A

Resultant force felt by the object.

3
Q

Give the equation linking resultant force and momentum

A

change in momentum (kgm/s) = resultant force (N) x time (s)

4
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What is impulse?

A

The change in momentum of an object caused by a force acting on it for a length of time.