CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)
Explain the concept of the conservation of linear momentum.
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- 6(b)(i)State TWO possible results of this collision.[2 marks]
- 6(b)(ii)Calculate the momentum of the truck if it was moving at a speed of 4 m/s towards the trolley.[1 mark]
- 6(b)(iii)State TWO possible results of the collision between the truck moving at 4 m/s and the trolley.[2 marks]
- 6(c)(i)Define the term 'energy' and state the unit of energy.[2 marks]
- 6(c)(ii)What is the symbol for the unit of energy?[1 mark]
- 6(d)State the forms of energy present (i) before, (ii) during, and (iii) after the trolley collides with the stationary toy truck.[3 marks]
- 6(e)The toy truck possesses gravitational potential energy. Explain where this energy comes from.[2 marks]
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