Momentum and Impulse Game Trivia Online

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Multiple Choice Questions On Momentum and Impulse

 

Momentum and Impulse Game Trivia

Which SI unit is used for impulse?

  1. Newton-second
  2. Newton-speed
  3. Newton-sum
  4. Newton-state

What is the SI unit for momentum?

  1. g⋅m/s
  2. kg⋅cm/s
  3. kg⋅m/s2
  4. kg⋅m/s

Momentum is the product of an object’s _______ and _______.

  1. Mass, velocity
  2. Mass, direction
  3. Velocity, mass
  4. Velocity, weight

In simple terms, what does an object’s momentum tell us?

  1. How hard it is to run alongside it
  2. How hard it is to stop its motion
  3. How hard it is to carry it
  4. How hard it is to increase its motion

Make this statement true: ______ objects have more momentum than ______ objects.

  1. Heavier, lighter
  2. Faster, slower
  3. Both A and B
  4. Neither A nor B

Two elephants, Tusky and Trunky, have the same velocity, although Trunky’s mass is double that of Tusky’s. How much more momentum does Trunky have than Tusky?

  1. One-half times
  2. Two times
  3. Four times
  4. Eight times

If a 35-kg body has a momentum of 280 kg m/s, what is its velocity?

  1. 6 m/s
  2. 7 m/s
  3. 8 m/s
  4. 9 m/s

An object moving at 45 m/s has a momentum of 855 kg m/s. Calculate for its mass.

  1. 18.7 kg
  2. 19 kg
  3. 19.5 kg
  4. 21 kg

What is the momentum of a 173 kg mass moving at 0.49 m/s?

  1. 84.77 kg m/s
  2. 84.91 kg m/s
  3. 85.14 kg m/s
  4. 85.62 kg m/s

The impulse that an object experiences is ____________ to the applied force.

  1. Inversely proportional
  2. Equal
  3. Unrelated
  4. Directly proportional

Which formula is used for calculating impulse?

  1. Force*time
  2. Force/time
  3. Force+time
  4. Force*time+time

A batter hits an incoming baseball with a force of 60N. Find the impulse on the baseball if the bat stays in contact with the ball for 0.02 s.

  1. 0.6 N⋅s
  2. 1.2 N⋅s
  3. 2 n N⋅s
  4. 2.4 N⋅s

Vivian is hammering a nail into the wall to hang a new painting. How much force is her hammer exerting if it hammer comes into contact with the nail for 0.6 s and has an impulse of 32 N⋅s on the nail?

  1. 48.96 N
  2. 52.26 N
  3. 53.33 N
  4. 54.55 N

How much time does a woodpecker’s beak stay in contact with a tree trunk if it strikes the wood with a force of 21 N and puts out an impulse of 14 n⋅s?

  1. 0.54 s
  2. 0.57 s
  3. 0.6 s
  4. 0.67 s

What is the change in momentum when a 2000-kg van increases its speed from 18 km/h to 36 km/h?

  1. 5000 kg⋅m/s
  2. 10000 kg⋅m/s
  3. 15000 kg⋅m/s
  4. 20000 kg⋅m/s

While momentum and impulse may be similar, they are not the same. They are comparable in that they use the same units, i.e. mass times velocity. They are however calculated in different ways. Learn more about the differences and similarities between impulse and momentum. To see the differences, play this physical science game.
What is the difference between impulse and momentum?
Two fundamental concepts in physics are momentum and impulse. Momentum refers to the change in speed, while impulse is the sum of force over time. An impulse can be described as the change of momentum between two points in time. Both are essential in physics to analyze and understand collisions. They can also be used to predict an object's impact on another object. We'll be discussing how these relate and how you can learn more about the topic.
Momentum
We often refer to an impulse as a way of describing an object's momentum. Because giving an object an impulse changes its momentum, This is why kicking a soccer ball will alter its momentum. To determine how much force is required to cause an object's momentum to change, plot the area under force vs.-time graph. The velocity is the quantity of force required to cause an object's momentum to change is important.
Impulse
Momentum is the speed at which an object or person moves. It can be measured in meters per second. Multiply the mass of an object by its velocity to calculate its momentum. These terms, along with the definition of momentum are closely related. An impulse is a change of momentum. A change in speed results from an impulse. A force must be applied for a specific period of time to change momentum.
Generalized momentum
Despite their similarities, momentum and impulse are very different. Both involve Newton's second law, which is the laws of motion. However, they are calculated differently. Let's examine the differences between these concepts. In essence, momentum is the result of mass and velocity. Impulse is the change in momentum over time. Impulse, unlike momentum, is not based upon an underlying physical principle but on an individual phenomenon.
Air bags
Airbags are used to reduce the impact force of a car collision. While the impact forces of a collision are constant, the momentum and impulse changes are not. Airbags reduce the impact forces and extend the time until the vehicle stops moving. These impacts are less severe than collisions with airbags.
Force unbalanced
An object that experiences unbalanced forces will experience an instantaneous change in its velocity and momentum. This is known as the impulse. Acceleration will be caused by the change in momentum. There are two types: a downward impulse, and a forward impulse. A forward impulse occurs when an object accelerates quickly, but does not increase in velocity.
Vector quantities
Forces in physics are not constant. Forces that are generated by people or engines over time build up making it difficult for us to calculate their total effects. The concept of impulse is crucial for understanding conservation and momentum. This article will discuss some terms that are used to measure these quantities. It will also help you to understand the relation between these quantities. This table highlights key facts about momentum and impulse.