Momentum
Momentum is an object with mass that's in motion. Momentum depends on the variables mass and velocity. The equation for momentum is p = m * v.
A dancer that's moving across the floor has momentum because they have both mass and velocity.
A dancer that's moving across the floor has momentum because they have both mass and velocity.
Questions:
Does an 150 kg dancer or a 100 kg dancer have more momentum?
(ANSWER: 150 kg dancer)
What is the momentum of a 110 kg dancer running across the stage at 9.2 m/s?
(ANSWER: 1.0 x 10^3 kg•m/s)
Does an 150 kg dancer or a 100 kg dancer have more momentum?
(ANSWER: 150 kg dancer)
What is the momentum of a 110 kg dancer running across the stage at 9.2 m/s?
(ANSWER: 1.0 x 10^3 kg•m/s)