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Topic 2: Motion and forces

Quick questions on Momentum and collisions - Edexcel GCSE Physics

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What is not combining masses after a collision?
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When objects stick together, the momentum afterwards is carried by their combined mass.
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Calculate the momentum of a 1500kg1500\,\text{kg} car moving at 12m/s12\,\text{m/s}. [2 marks]
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State what happens to the total momentum of a closed system during a collision. [1 mark]

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