Question

The magnitude of the momentum of an object is the product of its mass m and speed v. If m = 3 kg and v = 1.5 m/s, what is the magnitude of the momentum? Be sure to give the correct number of significant figures in your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

Momentum, p = 5 kg-m/s

Explanation:

The magnitude of the momentum of an object is the product of its mass m and speed v i.e.

p = m v

Mass, m = 3 kg

Velocity, v = 1.5 m/s

So, momentum of this object is given by :

$p=3\ kg\times 1.5\ m/s$

p = 4.5 kg-m/s

or

p = 5 kg-m/s

So, the magnitude of momentum is 5 kg-m/s. Hence, this is the required solution.