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An objects speed is 2.40 m/s, and its momentum is 120.0 kg m/s. what is the mass of the object?

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Answer:

50kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the formula [ p/v = m ] to solve using the given.

120/2.4 = m

50 = m

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Momentum is defined as

P = m*v

where m is the mass of the object
and v is the speed of the object

We find m.............> m = P/v = 120 [kg.m/s] / 2.4 [m/s] = 50 kg

The mass is 50 kg
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