GCSE Questions: Momentum

Q4. The diagram shows two ice hockey players moving towards each other. box They collide and then move off together.

(a) During the collision, the total momentum of the players is conserved.

What is meant by 'momentum is conserved'?

[1 mark]

(b) Immediately after the collision the two players move together to the right.

Calculate the velocity of the two players immediately after the collision.

[4 marks]

Explain how the protective pads help to reduce injury when the players collide.

[3 marks]

[8 Marks TOTAL]