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MCAT Physics - Linear Momentum Quiz
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1A 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?
- A(0,0)
- B(1,0)
- C (1.5,0)
- D (2,0)
2The net external force on a system of particles is zero. What is the velocity of the center of mass of the system?
- A0
- BConstant
- CConstantly increasing
- DConstantly decreasing
3The net external force on a system of particles is zero. What is the velocity of each particle in the system?
- A0
- BConstant
- CConstantly increasing
- DNot enough information
4Four 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?
- A(1,0)
- B(1,1)
- C(2,0)
- D(2,2)
5Where is the center of mass of a single particle?
- AThe point halfway between the particle and the origin
- BThe origin
- CThe position of the particle
- DUndefined
6A 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?
- A2 m/s
- B8 m/s
- C12 m/s
- D32 m/s
7What is the definition of impulse?
- AForce per unit time
- BForce per unit distance
- CForce over a distance
- DForce over a time
8A bat exerts a force on a ball of 100 N for a period of .1 seconds. What is the impulse provided by the bat?
- A100
- B10
- C1
- D1000
9A net impulse on an object causes
- AA change in its kinetic energy
- BA change in its speed
- CA change in its momentum
- DA change in its mass
10A 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?
- A12
- B24
- C3
- D8
11What are the units of impulse, in terms of fundamental units?
- AN-s
- Bkg-m/s
- C J/s
- D kg-m
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- A-Level MCAT Quiz on MCAT Physics - Linear Momentum Quiz, created by Jen Molte on 21/05/2014.
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