Momentum
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| The formula for momentum is ... | P = mv |
| momentum is .............. conserved | Always |
| Is momentum a scalar or a vector? | A Vector |
| Force can be equated to .... | Rate of change of momentum F = P/t or F = m(v/t) |
| ............... energy can be related to momentum | Kinetic |
| Kinetic energy = | (m/2)v^2 |
| Combine the formulas for kinetic energy and momentum to give | E = p^2/2m |
| In an inelastic collision what is conserved? | Momentum but not kinetic energy |
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