Sierzega: Momentum 6
Lesson activity adapted from active learning guide and PUM, Etkina and Van Heuvelen, 2010
Advanced Impulse-Momentum Problem Solving - Answers
Follow the problem solving strategy when solving each of the following problems on a separate sheet of paper.
Be sure to identify the system in your sketch, and construct an impulse-momentum bar chart. Some of the
problems will require previous knowledge. Solve the momentum component first, and then work through the
motion and force parts.
1. Regular Problem -40 m/s
2. Regular Problem 4 m/s
3. Regular Problem -0.36 m/s
4. Regular Problem 0.255
5. Regular Problem 0.56
6. Explain
7. Equation Jeopardy Answers will vary
(0.030 kg)(300 m/s) + [-(10 N)(0.40 s)] = (0.020 kg)v.
8. Represent
9. Regular Problem 43.8 m/s away from bat
10. Regular Problem 56 N
11. Real-Life Application 0.015 m
12. Real-Life Application 346.7 N; 0.052 m/s
13. Real-Life Application 49.1 m/s
14. Regular Problem
a. -22,500 kg m/s
c. -3,996.4 N
15. Bar Chart Jeopardy Answers will vary.
16. Bar Chart Jeopardy Answers will vary
