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A ball moving at a velocity of 10 meters/second has a momentum of 8.0 kilogram meters/second. What is its mass?

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Answer:

0.8 kilogram

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass:This can be defined as the quantity of matter a body contained. The S.I unit of mass if kg.

From the question,

M = mv................. Equation 1

Where M = momentum, m = mass. V = velocity

make m the subject of the equation

m = M/v.............. Equation 2

Given: M = 8.0 kilogram meters/second, v = 10 meters/second

Substitute these values into equation 2

m = 8.0/10

m = 0.8 kilogram

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