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A bowling ball is rolling in a straight line toward the pins at a speed of 2.2 m/s. Its momentum is 4.75 kg*m/s. What is the

mass of the bowling ball?

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Answer:2.16kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass=momentum/velocity

Mass=4.75/2.2

Mass=2.16kg

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Answer: m= 2.16 kg

Explanation: Momentum is expressed in the following formula:

p = mv

Derive to find m:

m = p / v

= 4.75 kg.m/s / 2.2 m/s

= 2.16 kg

Cancel out m/s and the remaining unit is in kg.

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