How much force is needed to accelerate a 1,500 kg car at a rate of 7 m/s2?
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Answer:
<em>The momentum of the car is 35,000 kg.m/s</em>
Explanation:
<u>Momentum</u>
Momentum is often defined as <em>mass in motion.</em>
Since all objects have mass, if it's moving, then it has momentum. It can be calculated as the product of the mass by the velocity of the object:
If only magnitudes are considered:
p = mv
The car has a mass of m=1,000 kg and travels at v=35 m/s. Calculating its momentum:
p = 1,000 kg * 35 m/s
p = 35,000 kg.m/s
The momentum of the car is 35,000 kg.m/s