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Linear momentum (p = mv)

Use p = mv to calculate the linear momentum of a moving mass in kg·m/s. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Linear momentum (p = mv)

Take your time. Show your thinking.

  1. 1. Calculate the momentum of a 28 kg trolley moving at 8 m/s using p = mv.

    28 kg → v = 8 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 21 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    21 kg → v = 24 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 20 kg trolley moving at 20 m/s using p = mv.

    20 kg → v = 20 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    27 kg → v = 13 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 45 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    45 kg → v = 15 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 16 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    16 kg → v = 15 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

    27 kg → v = 28 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 38 kg trolley moving at 6 m/s using p = mv.

    38 kg → v = 6 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 47 kg trolley moving at 12 m/s using p = mv.

    47 kg → v = 12 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 46 kg trolley moving at 30 m/s using p = mv.

    46 kg → v = 30 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 6 kg trolley moving at 7 m/s using p = mv.

    6 kg → v = 7 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    24 kg → v = 24 m/s · p = m × v = ?
12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 10-12

Linear momentum (p = mv)

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

  1. 1. Calculate the momentum of a 28 kg trolley moving at 8 m/s using p = mv.

    224 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 28 kg × 8 m/s = 224 kg·m/s.

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 21 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    504 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 21 kg × 24 m/s = 504 kg·m/s.

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 20 kg trolley moving at 20 m/s using p = mv.

    400 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 20 kg × 20 m/s = 400 kg·m/s.

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    351 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 27 kg × 13 m/s = 351 kg·m/s.

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 45 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    675 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 45 kg × 15 m/s = 675 kg·m/s.

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 16 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    240 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 16 kg × 15 m/s = 240 kg·m/s.

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

    756 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 27 kg × 28 m/s = 756 kg·m/s.

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 38 kg trolley moving at 6 m/s using p = mv.

    228 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 38 kg × 6 m/s = 228 kg·m/s.

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 47 kg trolley moving at 12 m/s using p = mv.

    564 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 47 kg × 12 m/s = 564 kg·m/s.

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 46 kg trolley moving at 30 m/s using p = mv.

    1380 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 46 kg × 30 m/s = 1380 kg·m/s.

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 6 kg trolley moving at 7 m/s using p = mv.

    42 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 6 kg × 7 m/s = 42 kg·m/s.

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    576 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 24 kg × 24 m/s = 576 kg·m/s.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Linear momentum (p = mv)

Take your time. Show your thinking.

  1. 1. Calculate the momentum of a 28 kg trolley moving at 8 m/s using p = mv.

    28 kg → v = 8 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 21 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    21 kg → v = 24 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 20 kg trolley moving at 20 m/s using p = mv.

    20 kg → v = 20 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    27 kg → v = 13 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 45 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    45 kg → v = 15 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 16 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    16 kg → v = 15 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

    27 kg → v = 28 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 38 kg trolley moving at 6 m/s using p = mv.

    38 kg → v = 6 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 47 kg trolley moving at 12 m/s using p = mv.

    47 kg → v = 12 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 46 kg trolley moving at 30 m/s using p = mv.

    46 kg → v = 30 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 6 kg trolley moving at 7 m/s using p = mv.

    6 kg → v = 7 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    24 kg → v = 24 m/s · p = m × v = ?
12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 10-12

Linear momentum (p = mv)

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

  1. 1. Calculate the momentum of a 28 kg trolley moving at 8 m/s using p = mv.

    224 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 28 kg × 8 m/s = 224 kg·m/s.

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 21 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    504 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 21 kg × 24 m/s = 504 kg·m/s.

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 20 kg trolley moving at 20 m/s using p = mv.

    400 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 20 kg × 20 m/s = 400 kg·m/s.

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    351 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 27 kg × 13 m/s = 351 kg·m/s.

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 45 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    675 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 45 kg × 15 m/s = 675 kg·m/s.

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 16 kg trolley moving at 15 m/s using p = mv.

    240 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 16 kg × 15 m/s = 240 kg·m/s.

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 27 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

    756 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 27 kg × 28 m/s = 756 kg·m/s.

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 38 kg trolley moving at 6 m/s using p = mv.

    228 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 38 kg × 6 m/s = 228 kg·m/s.

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 47 kg trolley moving at 12 m/s using p = mv.

    564 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 47 kg × 12 m/s = 564 kg·m/s.

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 46 kg trolley moving at 30 m/s using p = mv.

    1380 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 46 kg × 30 m/s = 1380 kg·m/s.

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 6 kg trolley moving at 7 m/s using p = mv.

    42 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 6 kg × 7 m/s = 42 kg·m/s.

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    576 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 24 kg × 24 m/s = 576 kg·m/s.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification