Question

Using the momentum formula, calculate the mass of an object traveling at 3.1 m/s and has a momentum of 2365 kg m/s Dont forget your units.

Answer 1

Given:

The velocity of an object is: v = 3.1 m/s

The momentum of an object is: p = 2365 kg m/s

To find:

The mass of an object.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a particle/body/object having mass "m" is moving with velocity "v", then the momentum "p" of the particle is the product of its mass and the velocity.

The momentum of the object is thus given as:

`p=mv`

Rearranging the above equation, we get:

`m=(p)/(v)`

Substitute the values in the above equation, we get:

`m=\frac{2365\text{ kg m/s}}{3.1\text{ m/s}}=762.90\text{ kg}`

Final answer:

Thus, the mass of an object is 762.90 kg.