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What is momentum best described as?

Mass in motion

Which formula correctly represents momentum?

p=mvp = mv

What are the SI units for momentum?

kg⋅m⋅s−1kg \cdot m \cdot s^{-1}

What type of quantity is momentum?

Vector

A small car and big truck travel at the same velocity. Which has greater momentum?

The big truck

A cricket ball of mass 0.16 kg moves at 40m⋅s−140 m \cdot s^{-1}. What is its momentum?

6.4kg⋅m⋅s−16.4 kg \cdot m \cdot s^{-1}

How is change in momentum calculated?

Δp=pf−pi\Delta p = p_f - p_i

A ball bounces off a wall, reversing direction. What happens to the momentum change?

Large change due to opposite directions

Why must mass be converted to kilograms when calculating momentum?

To use SI units correctly

In which direction does momentum always point?

Same direction as velocity

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