4. Linear Momentum

Change In Momentum And Impulse — Quiz

Test your understanding of change in momentum and impulse with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the impulse on an object if the net force acting on it is $F=10\,\text{N}$ for a time interval of $\Delta t=3\,\text{s}$?

Question 2

Which statement best describes the relationship between impulse and change in momentum?

Question 3

An object’s momentum changes from $p_i=4\,\text{kg}\cdot\text{m}/\text{s}$ to $p_f=10\,\text{kg}\cdot\text{m}/\text{s}$. What is the change in momentum?

Question 4

A force acts on a cart for a short time. Which graph quantity gives the impulse delivered to the cart?

Question 5

A ball experiences a net force for a very short time and its momentum decreases in the positive direction. What does this mean about the impulse on the ball?