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5.7 Momentum (HT only)

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A shopping trolley has a mass of 15 kg. The trolley is pushed in a straight line at a constant velocity of 1.2 m/s.

a.

Write down the equation that links momentum, mass and velocity.

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b.

Calculate the momentum of the trolley. Give the unit.

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c.

Shopping is loaded into the trolley. The total mass becomes 25 kg. The trolley is pushed at the same velocity as before. Calculate the new momentum of the trolley.

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5.7 Momentum (HT only) Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /5.7 Momentum (HT only)

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 5.7 Momentum (HT only), covering 5.7.1 Momentum is a property of moving objects, 5.7.2 Conservation of momentum, and 5.7.3 Changes in momentum. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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