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Calculate the momentum of a 4.0 kg object traveling at a velocity of 12.0 m/s east

Calculate the momentum of a 4.0 kg object traveling at a velocity of 12.0 m/s east-example-1

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P = mv

Momentum = mass x velocity

Since east is generally considered to be positive, and we arent shifting coordinate systems the velocity will be positive

So..

p = 4 x 12

p = 48 kgm/s

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