Momentum and Conservation

Part of Momentum · Section 3 of 12

DiagramUnit: ForcesGCSE

This diagram covers Momentum and Conservation within Momentum for GCSE Physics. Revise Momentum in Forces for GCSE Physics with 13 exam-style questions and 6 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 12 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

📊 Momentum and Conservation

Studio render showing conservation of momentum: BEFORE — 4kg blue trolley moving at 3 m/s hits stationary 2kg red trolley, total momentum 12 kg m/s. AFTER — combined 6kg trolley moves at 2 m/s, momentum still 12 kg m/s. Formula p = mv shown at top.

Figure 1: Conservation of momentum in a collision — total momentum before equals total momentum after

Practice questions for Momentum

What is the equation for momentum?

  • A. momentum = mass / velocity
  • B. momentum = mass + velocity
  • C. momentum = mass x velocity
  • D. momentum = force x time
1 markfoundation

Explain what is meant by saying momentum is a vector quantity.

2 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

Key Facts About Momentum
Unit: kg m/s (kilogram metres per second)
Key Facts About Momentum
Momentum is a VECTOR — has direction

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