Question

A 12 kg object speeds up from an initial velocity of 10 m:s-1

north to a final velocity of 15 m.s-north. Calculate the
change in momentum.
Select one:
a. -60 kg.m/s
b. 60 kg.m/s
C. -80 kg.m/s
d. 300 kg.m/s

Answer 1

Momentum = m • v

Original momentum = m • 10 m/s north

Final momentum = m • 15 m/s north

Change = m • (15 - 10) m/s north

Change = m • +5 m/s north

Change = +60 kg-m/s north