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Momentum of an Object

Author: Curtis Blair

Video from PBS

Watch this and then make notes on the characteristics of momentum.

http://m.video.pbs.org/video/1607941500/

Once you have an understanding of momentum, then watch the next video to show you how the math and units are used. 

Note: We do not use 'J' to represent impulse. See if you can find the formula on our formula sheet.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XSR7khMBW64&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DXSR7khMBW64

Questions

All objects have momentum. True/False Discus.

Write the formula for momentum and include two (2) different units.

Why is momentum important? 

Assessment

You will given a problem to solve in your group of three. You will have 30 minutes to come up with a solution to this "Context Based" problem. You will then have time to work on assigned textbook questions.