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Define momentum.
Think about mass and how fast the object is moving.
What is the formula for impulse?
Remember what you apply over a period of time.
What is the formula for momentum?
Consider how mass and speed combine.
True or False: Impulse always increases momentum.
Reflect on how forces act.
A 5 kg object is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. It collides with a 10 kg object at rest. If they stick together, what is their final velocity?
Set up your momentum equation before and after the collision.
An athlete jumps off a diving board and hits the water with a force of 2000 N over 0.5 seconds. What is the change in momentum?
Think about how long the force acts and its magnitude.
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