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What momentum does a car of mass 1040 kg have if it's traveling at 7.2 m/s? Submit your answer in exponential form. Submit your answer in exponential form.

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Given

The mass is m=1040 kg

The speed is v=7.2 m/s

To find

The momentum of the car.

Step-by-step explanation

We know,

the momentum is given by


p=mv

Putting the values,


p=1040*7.2=7.4*10^3\text{ kgm/s}

Conclusion

The momentum is


7.4*10^3kg(m)/(s)

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