Latin 'Petere' and its Connection to Momentum

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What is the relationship between momentum and velocity?

  • Velocity affects mass, not momentum
  • They are inversely proportional
  • They are directly proportional (correct)
  • They are unrelated

What is represented by an uppercase 'P' in physics?

  • Density
  • Power (correct)
  • Velocity
  • Mass

Why does zero momentum occur?

  • Due to zero density
  • Due to zero mass
  • Due to zero velocity (correct)
  • Due to zero direction

What is the unit for momentum in physics?

<p>Kilograms times meters per second (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is momentum different from power in physics?

<p>Momentum has direction, power does not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • "Petere" in Latin is discussed in connection to the letter "p" for momentum.
  • Momentum is defined as mass times velocity, a vector quantity with magnitude and direction.
  • Uppercase "P" represents power, while lowercase "p" symbolizes momentum; lowercase Greek letter "rho" is used for density.
  • The units for momentum are kilograms times meters per second, without a specific name.
  • Zero momentum is achieved with zero velocity, highlighting the correlation between momentum and velocity.

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