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Define momentum in your own words.
Think about what makes an object move.
What unit is used to measure momentum?
Consider the units of mass and velocity.
What is momentum?
Think about what influences the movement of an object.
Impulse is related to momentum. True or False?
Consider what happens when a force is applied over time.
A 1000 kg car traveling at 15 m/s collides with a stationary car of mass 1500 kg. Calculate the final velocity if they stick together.
Apply the principle of conservation of momentum.
A baseball player hits a ball of mass 0.145 kg at a velocity of 40 m/s. Calculate the impulse given to the ball if the bat is in contact for 0.1 seconds.
Use the formula for impulse and remember to consider the time duration.
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