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Lesson 78 of 84 ยท Forces and Motion

Lesson

Momentum and Collisions (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Momentum is mass times velocity. A heavy truck moving slowly can have the same momentum as a light car moving fast. Momentum is conserved in collisions.

Key Words

  • work
  • simple machine
  • lever

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Momentum is mass times velocity. A heavy truck moving slowly can have the same momentum as a light car moving fast. Momentum is conserved in collisions.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Compare your results with a partner.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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