A Level Maths
A Level Maths Momentum and Impulse Exam Questions
Free A Level Maths exam questions on Momentum and Impulse, with full model answers. Covers conservation, collisions (direct impact, coalescence).
Momentum and Impulse exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Maths Momentum and Impulse
Momentum and Impulse is part of Mechanics in A Level Maths. These questions suit Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Momentum mv, conserved in collisions.
- Impulse Change in momentum, Ft.
- Collisions Direct impact problems.
Common mistakes in Momentum and Impulse
- Ignoring direction.
- Adding speeds instead of momenta.
Try two Momentum and Impulse exam-style questions
1. A 2 kg ball at 3 m/s hits a wall and rebounds at 2 m/s. Find the impulse. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
10 N s
2. State the principle of conservation of momentum. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Total momentum is unchanged with no external impulse
Momentum and Impulse FAQs
Which exam boards include Momentum and Impulse?
These questions suit Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Maths.
Is Momentum and Impulse pure, mechanics or statistics?
Momentum and Impulse is part of Mechanics.
How should I use these Momentum and Impulse questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
