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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 29 kg trolley moving at 26 m/s using p = mv.

    29 kg → v = 26 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 22 m/s using p = mv.

    24 kg → v = 22 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 29 m/s using p = mv.

    33 kg → v = 29 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 15 kg trolley moving at 11 m/s using p = mv.

    15 kg → v = 11 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 4 kg trolley moving at 9 m/s using p = mv.

    4 kg → v = 9 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 9 kg trolley moving at 18 m/s using p = mv.

    9 kg → v = 18 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    33 kg → v = 19 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 5 m/s using p = mv.

    37 kg → v = 5 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    37 kg → v = 19 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 14 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

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

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 25 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

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

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    37 kg → v = 13 m/s · p = m × v = ?
12 questions · Seed 44 · 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 29 kg trolley moving at 26 m/s using p = mv.

    754 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 29 kg × 26 m/s = 754 kg·m/s.

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 22 m/s using p = mv.

    528 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 24 kg × 22 m/s = 528 kg·m/s.

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 29 m/s using p = mv.

    957 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 33 kg × 29 m/s = 957 kg·m/s.

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 15 kg trolley moving at 11 m/s using p = mv.

    165 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 15 kg × 11 m/s = 165 kg·m/s.

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 4 kg trolley moving at 9 m/s using p = mv.

    36 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 4 kg × 9 m/s = 36 kg·m/s.

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 9 kg trolley moving at 18 m/s using p = mv.

    162 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 9 kg × 18 m/s = 162 kg·m/s.

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    627 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 33 kg × 19 m/s = 627 kg·m/s.

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 5 m/s using p = mv.

    185 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 37 kg × 5 m/s = 185 kg·m/s.

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    703 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 37 kg × 19 m/s = 703 kg·m/s.

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 14 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

    392 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 14 kg × 28 m/s = 392 kg·m/s.

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 25 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    600 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 25 kg × 24 m/s = 600 kg·m/s.

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    481 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 37 kg × 13 m/s = 481 kg·m/s.

12 questions · Seed 44 · 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 29 kg trolley moving at 26 m/s using p = mv.

    29 kg → v = 26 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 22 m/s using p = mv.

    24 kg → v = 22 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 29 m/s using p = mv.

    33 kg → v = 29 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 15 kg trolley moving at 11 m/s using p = mv.

    15 kg → v = 11 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 4 kg trolley moving at 9 m/s using p = mv.

    4 kg → v = 9 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 9 kg trolley moving at 18 m/s using p = mv.

    9 kg → v = 18 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    33 kg → v = 19 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 5 m/s using p = mv.

    37 kg → v = 5 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    37 kg → v = 19 m/s · p = m × v = ?

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 14 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

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

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 25 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

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

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    37 kg → v = 13 m/s · p = m × v = ?
12 questions · Seed 44 · 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 29 kg trolley moving at 26 m/s using p = mv.

    754 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 29 kg × 26 m/s = 754 kg·m/s.

  2. 2. Calculate the momentum of a 24 kg trolley moving at 22 m/s using p = mv.

    528 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 24 kg × 22 m/s = 528 kg·m/s.

  3. 3. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 29 m/s using p = mv.

    957 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 33 kg × 29 m/s = 957 kg·m/s.

  4. 4. Calculate the momentum of a 15 kg trolley moving at 11 m/s using p = mv.

    165 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 15 kg × 11 m/s = 165 kg·m/s.

  5. 5. Calculate the momentum of a 4 kg trolley moving at 9 m/s using p = mv.

    36 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 4 kg × 9 m/s = 36 kg·m/s.

  6. 6. Calculate the momentum of a 9 kg trolley moving at 18 m/s using p = mv.

    162 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 9 kg × 18 m/s = 162 kg·m/s.

  7. 7. Calculate the momentum of a 33 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    627 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 33 kg × 19 m/s = 627 kg·m/s.

  8. 8. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 5 m/s using p = mv.

    185 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 37 kg × 5 m/s = 185 kg·m/s.

  9. 9. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 19 m/s using p = mv.

    703 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 37 kg × 19 m/s = 703 kg·m/s.

  10. 10. Calculate the momentum of a 14 kg trolley moving at 28 m/s using p = mv.

    392 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 14 kg × 28 m/s = 392 kg·m/s.

  11. 11. Calculate the momentum of a 25 kg trolley moving at 24 m/s using p = mv.

    600 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 25 kg × 24 m/s = 600 kg·m/s.

  12. 12. Calculate the momentum of a 37 kg trolley moving at 13 m/s using p = mv.

    481 kg·m/s

    Momentum p = mass × velocity = 37 kg × 13 m/s = 481 kg·m/s.

12 questions · Seed 44 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification