Question

F x T = m (Vf - Vi)
in this equation what does the M stand for

Answer 1

m = mass [kg]

Step-by-step explanation:

This equation is characteristic of the amount of motion and momentum.

`F*t = m*(v_(f)-v_(i))`

where:

F = force [N] (units of Newtons)

t = time = [s]

m = mass [kg]

Vf = final velocity [m/s]

Vi = initial velocity [m/s]

Now using the units and placing them in the equation above.

`[N]*[s] = [kg]*(m/s-m/s)\\`

`[N]=[kg*m/s^(2) ]`

Now replacing:

`[kg*m/s^(2)]*[s]=[kg*m/s]`

The s² is cancelled with the s, therefore.

`[kg*m/s]=[kg*m/s]`