MCAT Physics - Linear Momentum Quiz

Question 1 of 11

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A particle of mass 1 kg is located at (0,0) and a particle of mass 2 kg is located at (3,0). What is the location of the center of mass of this system?

Select one of the following:

(0,0)
(1,0)
(1.5,0)
(2,0)

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

1

The net external force on a system of particles is zero. What is the velocity of the center of mass of the system?

Select one of the following:

0
Constant
Constantly increasing
Constantly decreasing

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

The net external force on a system of particles is zero. What is the velocity of each particle in the system?

Select one of the following:

0
Constant
Constantly increasing
Not enough information

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

Four particles of equal mass are at points (0,0), (2,0), (2,2) and (0,2). Where is the center of mass of the system?

Select one of the following:

(1,0)
(1,1)
(2,0)
(2,2)

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

Where is the center of mass of a single particle?

Select one of the following:

The point halfway between the particle and the origin
The origin
The position of the particle
Undefined

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

1

A net force of 8 N is applied to a system containing four masses, each of 1kg. What is the resultant acceleration of the center of mass of the system?

Select one of the following:

2 m/s
8 m/s
12 m/s
32 m/s

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

What is the definition of impulse?

Select one of the following:

Force per unit time
Force per unit distance
Force over a distance
Force over a time

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

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A bat exerts a force on a ball of 100 N for a period of .1 seconds. What is the impulse provided by the bat?

Select one of the following:

100
10
1
1000

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

1

A net impulse on an object causes

Select one of the following:

A change in its kinetic energy
A change in its speed
A change in its momentum
A change in its mass

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

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MCAT Physics - Linear Momentum Quiz

MCAT Physics - Linear Momentum Quiz

Question 1 of 11

A particle of mass 1 kg is located at (0,0) and a particle of mass 2 kg is located at (3,0). What is the location of the center of mass of this system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

The net external force on a system of particles is zero. What is the velocity of the center of mass of the system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

The net external force on a system of particles is zero. What is the velocity of each particle in the system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

Four particles of equal mass are at points (0,0), (2,0), (2,2) and (0,2). Where is the center of mass of the system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

Where is the center of mass of a single particle?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

A net force of 8 N is applied to a system containing four masses, each of 1kg. What is the resultant acceleration of the center of mass of the system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

What is the definition of impulse?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

A bat exerts a force on a ball of 100 N for a period of .1 seconds. What is the impulse provided by the bat?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

A net impulse on an object causes

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

A ball of mass 2 kg bounces against a wall with a velocity of 6 m/s and rebounds with the same velocity. What is the impulse provided by the wall?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

What are the units of impulse, in terms of fundamental units?

Select one of the following:

Explanation