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Momentum is a measure of an object’s ______ and depends on both its mass and velocity.
Momentum is a measure of an object’s ______ and depends on both its mass and velocity.
motion
The formula for momentum is ______ = mass × velocity.
The formula for momentum is ______ = mass × velocity.
Momentum
A heavier object or one moving quickly has more ______, requiring more force to stop.
A heavier object or one moving quickly has more ______, requiring more force to stop.
momentum
Impulse describes the change in ______ of an object due to a force applied over a certain time period.
Impulse describes the change in ______ of an object due to a force applied over a certain time period.
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The impulse acting on an object is equal to its change in ______.
The impulse acting on an object is equal to its change in ______.
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Soft surfaces help in ______ force and extending impact time, reducing injury risk.
Soft surfaces help in ______ force and extending impact time, reducing injury risk.
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When falling onto a hard surface, the momentum change happens almost ______.
When falling onto a hard surface, the momentum change happens almost ______.
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Impulse represents how much ______ changes when a force is applied over a given time.
Impulse represents how much ______ changes when a force is applied over a given time.
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The longer the ______ over which force is applied, the less intense that force can be.
The longer the ______ over which force is applied, the less intense that force can be.
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A fast-moving baseball has high ______ due to its speed.
A fast-moving baseball has high ______ due to its speed.
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The force can be lower because of the inverse relationship between force and time in ______.
The force can be lower because of the inverse relationship between force and time in ______.
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By increasing impact time, the cushion distributes the force over a longer period, reducing the peak ______.
By increasing impact time, the cushion distributes the force over a longer period, reducing the peak ______.
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Cushions and airbags are effective at reducing injury because they allow for a controlled, gradual ______.
Cushions and airbags are effective at reducing injury because they allow for a controlled, gradual ______.
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When falling on ______, the impact is immediate, resulting in a very high peak force.
When falling on ______, the impact is immediate, resulting in a very high peak force.
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Foam cushions compress, extending the ______ time.
Foam cushions compress, extending the ______ time.
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The measure of an object's motion, defined as mass times velocity, is known as ______.
The measure of an object's motion, defined as mass times velocity, is known as ______.
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______ is the change in momentum, showing how a force applied over time affects motion.
______ is the change in momentum, showing how a force applied over time affects motion.
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Cushions help reduce the peak force experienced during a fall by distributing and absorbing ______ more gradually.
Cushions help reduce the peak force experienced during a fall by distributing and absorbing ______ more gradually.
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The extended impact time provided by soft surfaces decreases peak force and makes impact ______.
The extended impact time provided by soft surfaces decreases peak force and makes impact ______.
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Cushions and other soft surfaces are designed to extend the time over which a ______ is applied.
Cushions and other soft surfaces are designed to extend the time over which a ______ is applied.
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Study Notes
Momentum
- Momentum describes an object’s motion and is influenced by mass and velocity.
- It can be calculated using the formula: Momentum = mass x velocity.
- A higher momentum indicates a more challenging task to bring an object to a halt.
- Examples: A fast baseball has high momentum due to its speed, while a slow-moving truck has high momentum due to its mass.
Impulse
- Impulse represents the change in momentum of an object due to a force applied over a specific period.
- Its calculation is: Impulse = Force x Time
- This indicates that a longer force application time results in a less intense force.
Impulse-Momentum Theorem
- This theorem asserts that an object's impulse is equivalent to its change in momentum.
- When an object falls and makes contact with a surface, a rapid change in momentum occurs, and this change is equivalent to the impulse applied by the surface.
Impact Time and Force Distribution
- A hard surface impact leads to rapid momentum change, resulting in a high peak force over a short period.
- Impact time is extended by soft surfaces like cushions, resulting in a longer force application time.
- This extended time leads to a lower peak force, reducing risk of injury.
Application
- A concrete surface results in a short impact time, producing a high peak force, increasing injury risk.
- A foam cushion, due to its compression, extends impact time, lowering the force required to stop the fall, creating a safer landing.
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Description
Explore the concepts of momentum and impulse in this quiz. Understand how mass and velocity influence momentum, and learn the principles behind the Impulse-Momentum Theorem. Test your knowledge through examples and applications of these fundamental physics concepts.
