
Figure 6.17 shows the momentum vectors for particles 1 and 2, before and after a collision. Show that momentum is conserved in this collision. Draw the vector triangle that shows that momentum is conserved in the collision. Show the value of each angle in the triangle.



Important Questions on Momentum
Figure shows the momentum vectors for two identical particles, and before and after a collision. Particle was at rest before the collision. Show that momentum is conserved in this collision.

A snooker ball collides with a second identical ball as shown in Figure
Determine the components of the velocity of the first ball in the directions.

A snooker ball collides with a second identical ball as shown in Figure
Hence, determine the components of the velocity of the second ball in the directions.

A snooker ball collides with a second identical ball as shown in Figure
Hence, determine the velocity (magnitude and direction) of the second ball.

A car of mass is travelling at a velocity of . It accelerates for , reaching a velocity of . Calculate:
(a) The change in the momentum of the car in the period

A car of mass is travelling at a velocity of . It accelerates for , reaching a velocity of
Calculate the average resultant force acting on the car as it accelerates.

A ball is kicked by a footballer. The average force on the ball is and the impact lasts for a time interval of
Calculate the change in the ball's momentum.

A ball is kicked by a footballer. The average force on the ball is and the impact lasts for a time interval of
(b) State the direction of the change in momentum.
