Understanding Momentum and Impulse

Flashcards covering key concepts of momentum and impulse based on the lecture notes.

Momentum is defined as __________ of motion, which is the tendency of a moving body to resist __________ to its motion.

inertia, change

The formula for momentum is __________ = __________ x __________.

P, M, V

When momentum is going to increase, either __________ or __________ must increase due to the direct relationship.

mass, velocity

Stationary objects cannot have momentum because their __________ is zero.

velocity

Acceleration is always the result of __________ based on Newton's __________ law.

net forces, second

The change in momentum is equal to __________ x __________.

force, time

Impulse is defined as the force acting over a __________ interval to change an object's __________.

time, momentum

The relationship delta p is directly proportional to __________ x __________ can be used to explain impulse.

force, time

An airbag reduces the force of impact during a collision by increasing the __________ it takes for a person's body to come to a complete stop.

time

When catching a ball, if you move your hands in the direction of the ball, you are __________ the contact time and therefore __________ the force impact.

increasing, decreasing

The symbol for momentum is the small letter __________.

p