The velocity of the cannonball is 150 m/s, the right option is B. 150 m/s.
The question can be solved, using Newton's second law of motion.
Note: Momentum of the cannon = momentum of the cannonball.
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Formula:</h3>
- MV = mv................. Equation 1
<h3>Where:</h3>
- M = mass of the cannon
- m = mass of the cannonball
- V = velocity of the cannon
- v = velocity of the cannonball
Make v the subject of the equation.
- v = MV/m................ Equation 2
From the question,
<h3>Given: </h3>
- M = 500 kg
- V = 3 m/s
- m = 10 kg.
Substitute these values into equation 2.
- v = (500×3)/10
- v = 150 m/s.
Hence, The velocity of the cannonball is 150 m/s, the right option is B. 150 m/s.
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