Head-on Collision Physics Problem

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What is the acceleration of the ball while in contact with the striker's foot?

  • 3 m/s^2
  • 15 m/s^2
  • 300 m/s^2
  • 60 m/s^2 (correct)

What is the impulse provided to the ball by the striker's foot?

  • 3 Ns
  • 15 Ns
  • 12 Ns (correct)
  • 300 Ns

What is the kinetic energy of the ball after being kicked?

  • 6 J
  • 720 J
  • 120 J
  • 360 J (correct)

In a ballistic pendulum experiment, if the bullet lodges into the pendulum after impact, what can be said about the initial kinetic energy of the bullet?

<p>It decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a system where only conservative forces are acting, what can be said about the total mechanical energy of the system?

<p>Remains constant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does neglecting friction have on the calculation of projectile motion?

<p>Overestimates time of flight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the mass of an object affect its momentum, assuming all other factors remain constant?

<p>Increases momentum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a model rocket experiences a constant net force over time, what happens to its speed?

<p>Speed increases linearly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does air resistance affect projectile motion?

<p>Decreases horizontal range (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a collision between two objects of unequal mass where momentum is conserved, what can be said about their final velocities?

<p>Equal in magnitude but opposite in direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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