Monday, October 13, 2008

Due 10/14: HW: Momentum and Impulse

1. a. Which has a greater mass, a heavy truck at rest or a rolling skateboard?
b. Which has greater momentum?
2. When the force of impact on an object is extended in time, does the impulse increase or decrease?
3. In terms of impulse and momentum, why are air bags in automobiles a good idea? Explain thoroughly.

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