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TOPIC: MOMENTUM AND IMPULSE

ACTIVITY NO: 01

QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the letter (A-D) next to the question number.

1.1

(2)

1.2 Which ONE of the following quantities does on have an effect on the momentum of
an object?
A Weight.
B Kinetic energy
C Size
D Velocity (2)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Define the term momentum (2)

2.2 A toy car of mass 2 kg is moving to the left at a velocity of 10 ms-1. Calculate the
momentum of the toy car. (3)
2.3 An object of mass 2 500 g is moving at a velocity of 72 km.h-1 due east.
2.3.1 Calculate the momentum of the object. (3)

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2.3.2 What will happen to the magnitude of the momentum of the object if the
velocity changes to 10 m.s-1?
Write down INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME (1)
2.4 A crate with an unknown mass has a momentum of 90 kgms-1 west and is moving
at a velocity of 10 ms-1 west. Calculate the mass of the crate. (3)
2.5 An object of mass 5 kg is moving at a certain velocity and has a momentum of 30
kgms-1 due east. Calculate the velocity of the object. (3)

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ACTIVITY NO:2

QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the letter (A-D) next to the question number.

1.1

(2)

1.2

(2)

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QUESTION 2
2.1 Explain what is meant by linear momentum (2)
2.2 A brick weighs 39,2 N and has a momentum of 12 kgm.s -1 to the right. Calculate the
velocity of the brick. (5)
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NEWTON’S SECOND LAW IN TERMS OF MOMENTUM AND IMPULSE.

ACTIVITY NO: 03

QUESTION 1

1.1 State Newton’s second law in terms of momentum. (2)

1.2 A metal ball of mass 2 kg is dropped from a certain height above a concrate floor. It
reaches the floor at a velocity of 10 m.s -1 and rebounces off the floor at a velocity of
4 m.s-1 as shown in the diagram below. Ignore the effects of air friction.

1.2.1 Calculate the initial momentum of the ball at which it reaches the floor. (3)
1.2.2 Calculate the final momentum of the ball at which it leaves the floor. (3)
1.2.3 Calculate the change in momentum of the ball. (3)
1.2.4 Draw a vector diagram to illustrate the relationship between the initial, final (3)
and change in momentum.

The magnitude of the force exerted by the surface on the ball during contact is 1 419,6 N
1.3 Define the term impulse. (2)
1.4 Calculate the time taken for the ball to be incontact with the surface. (5)

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QUESTION 2

A tennis ball of mass 0,5 kg is thrown horizontally due east towards a wall at a velocity of
15 ms-1 and rebounces off the wall and moves away at a certain velocity. The netforce
acting on the tennis ball is 102 N west and the time of contact between the wall and the
tennis ball is 0,02 second.

2.1 Calculate the:

2.1.1 Impulse on the tennis ball. (3)
2.1.2 Velocity at which the tennis ball moves away from the wall. (4)

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CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM AND ELASTIC AND INELASTIC COLLISIONS

ACTIVITY NO: 04

QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the letter (A-D) next to the question number.

1.1

(2)

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1.2

(2)

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QUESTION 2

A wooden block of mass 2 kg, moving at a velocity of 5 ms-1, collides with a crate of mass
9 kg resting on a flat horizontal surface as shown in the diagram below. After the collision,
the crate moves to the right at 1 ms-1. Ignore the effects of friction.

BEFORE COLLISION AFTER COLLISION

5 ms-1 1 ms-1

2 kg 9 kg 2 kg 9 kg

2.1 State the law of conservation of linear momentum in words (2)

2.2 Explain what is meant by an isolated system. (2)
2.3 Calculate the velocity of the wooden block immediately after the collision. (4)
2.4 Prove whether the collision is ELASTIC or INELASTIC, use suitable calculations (5)
2.5 Calculate the energy lost during the collision. (2)

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ACTIVITY NO: 05
QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the letter (A-D) next to the question number.

1.1

(2)

1.2

(2)

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QUESTION 2
Two objects P and Q of masses 10 kg and 5000 g respecively collides head-on as shown in the
diagram below. After the collision the 10 kg object has a velocity of 14,4 km.h -1 to the left. Ignore
the effects of friction.

2 m.s-1 12 m.s-1

Q P

2.1 Explain what is meant by “isolated system” in physics (2)

2.2 Calculate the velocity of the 5000 g object immediately after the collision (5)
2.3 Is the collision between the two objects ELASTIC or INELASTIC? Use a suitable (6)
calculation to justify your answer.
The collision between the two objects lasted for 0,01 second
2.4 Distinguish between ELASTIC and INELASTIC collision. (2)
2.5 Calculate the force exerted by object P on Q. (4)
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ACTIVITY NO: 06
QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the letter (A-D) next to the question number.

1.1

(2)

1.2

(2)

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QUESTION 2
The diagram below shows a toy car of mass, m, travelling at a velocity of 4 ms-1 east on a
straight level surface and a toy truck of mass 4000 g, travelling on the same surface. The
momentum of the toy truck is 24 kgms-1 west. Ignore the effects of friction.

4 ms-1
4000 g
m

2.1 State the law of conservation of linear momentum in words (2)

The toy car and toy truck collide head-on and stick together during the collision and move at a
velocity of 1,714 ms-1 in a westerly direction as a single unite.
2.2 Calculate the mass of the toy car ( in Kg) (5)
2.3 Name and state the principle you have used to answer QUESTION 2.2 (3)
2.4 Calculate the magnitude of the impulse of the net force applied to the toy car during (3)
its collision with the toy truck.
2.5 How does the change in momentum of the toy car compare to that of the toy truck? (1)
Write down only GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN OR EQUAL TO.
2.6 Explain the answer to QUESTION 2.5 and use a relevant law in physics. (3)

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QUESTION 3

Morden cars are equiped with safety features that play a significant role in minimising
fatalities and injuries during collisions.
3.1 Name three safety features in modern cars. (3)
3.2 Explain using a relavant physics principle how the features reduce fatalities and
injuries. (3)

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ACTIVITY NO: 07
QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the letter (A-D) next to the question number.

1.1

(2)

1.2

(2)
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QUESTION 2
Two objects A and P of masses 20 kg and 12 Kg respectively are moving towards each other
as shown in the diagram below. The two objects collide head-on and after the collision they
MOVE AS A SINGLE UNIT. Before the collision object A was moving at a certain velocity and B
at a velocity of 4 m.s-1. Ignore the effects of friction.

4 m.s-1

A P

The graph below represents the velocities of object P before and after the collision.

V (m.s-1)

1,5
0
t

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2.1 Define momentum (2)

2.2 Calculate the momentum of object P before the collision (3)
2.3 Calculate the velocity of object A before the collision. (4)
2.4 How does the force exerted by A on P compare to the force exerted by P on A?
Write down GREATER THAN, LESS THAN or EQUAL TO. Explain the answer. (3)
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QUESTION 3
A learner of mass 50 Kg is holding a school bag of mass 2 Kg and standing on a scate board of
mass 5 Kg. Ignore the effects of friction.

3.1 Define Impulse (2)

3.2 After some time the learner decided to throw the Bag HORIZONTALLY TO THE RIGHT at
a velocity of 11 m.s-1.
3.2.1 Calculate the velocity of the learner and the scate board immediately after (4)
throwing the bag.
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ACTIVITY 8

QUESTION 1
Object A with an unknown mass moving at a velocity of 4 ms-1 east, collides head-on with
object B of mass 2 kg moving at 3 ms-1 west as shown in the diagram below. Immediately
after the collision the objects move as a single unit at a velocity of V east. The total kinetic
energy before the collision is 41 J. Ignore the effects of friction..

4 ms-1 3 ms-1 V

A B A B

Before After

1.1 Explain what is meant by an Inelastic collision. (2)

1.2 Is the collision between the objects elastic or inelastic? Give a reason for the answer. (2)
1.3 Calculate the:
1.3.1 Mass of object A. (3)
1.3.2 Velocity V of the objects immediately after the collision (4)

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