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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.

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Important Questions on Momentum

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Figure shows the momentum vectors for two identical particles, 1 and 2 before and after a collision. Particle 2 was at rest before the collision. Show that momentum is conserved in this collision.

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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 x & y directions.

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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 x &y directions.

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A snooker ball collides with a second identical ball as shown in Figure

Hence, determine the velocity (magnitude and direction) of the second ball.

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A car of mass 1000 kg is travelling at a velocity of +10 ms-1. It accelerates for 15 s, reaching a velocity of +24 ms-1. Calculate:

(a) The change in the momentum of the car in the 15 s period

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A car of mass 1000 kg is travelling at a velocity of +10 ms-1. It accelerates for 15 s, reaching a velocity of +24 ms-1 

Calculate the average resultant force acting on the car as it accelerates.

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A ball is kicked by a footballer. The average force on the ball is 240 N and the impact lasts for a time interval of 0.25 s

 Calculate the change in the ball's momentum.

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A ball is kicked by a footballer. The average force on the ball is 240 N and the impact lasts for a time interval of 0.25 s

(b) State the direction of the change in momentum.