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| What do we mean by momentum? |
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| What two variables affect the momentum an object has? |
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| What produces the acceleration that can cause a change in momentum? |
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| Force exerted for a particular time interval is called _________ |
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| Impulse causes a change in _________. |
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| How do you increase the momentum of an object? |
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| Apply the greatest force possible for the largest amount of time possible. |
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| If you were in a car that was out of control, what is the best way to decrease momentum? |
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| Hit something soft, because it increases the time the force is acting. |
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| Which car crash is worse, one where you hit the wall and bounce off or one where you hit the wall and stop? |
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| A car crash where you hit the wall and bounce off is worse because it takes a much greater impulse to cause you to go backwards. |
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