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(Verse 1)
I have a racquetball, so quick and light,
I bounce it with all of my might!
It zips so fast and takes its flight,
But stops right there with no big fight!
(Chorus)
Momentum, momentum,
The "hard-to-stop" force you know!
Mass and speed make momentum grow,
The bigger the push when you're on the go!
(Verse 2)
Now here's a basketball, so grand,
The heaviest one in all the land!
It moves so slow, but watch it roll,
It knocks the blocks and takes a toll!
(Chorus)
Momentum, momentum,
The "hard-to-stop" force you know!
Mass and speed make momentum grow,
The bigger the push when you're on the go!
(Bridge)
The light racquetball has very little mass,
The heavy basketball makes the blocks crash!
It's all about what makes you tough,
A little bit of speed and mass is enough!
(Chorus)
Momentum, momentum,
The "hard-to-stop" force you know!
Mass and speed make momentum grow,
The bigger the push when you're on the go!
About the song
Keep moving and grooving while mastering momentum and motion!
Get moving with momentum - learn how mass and velocity work together to keep objects in motion!
FAQs
What is momentum?
Momentum is the amount of motion an object has. It depends on mass and velocity, so heavy or fast things can be harder to stop.
Why is a moving truck harder to stop than a bicycle?
A truck has much more mass than a bicycle. At the same speed, the truck has more momentum and needs more force or time to stop.
What happens to momentum in a collision?
Momentum can transfer from one object to another. That is why a moving ball can knock over blocks or send another ball rolling.
How do helmets and seatbelts connect to momentum?
They help slow the body down over a little more time during a sudden stop. That lowers the force on the body.