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OpenStudy (anonymous):

momentum

OpenStudy (anonymous):

momebtum of 15000 pound car driving at 80 kmph

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think it is p = mv so 15000 * 80 = 12,000,000

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you happen to remember the equation for momentum? If not, I'd be glad to write it on the board.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good! Do you remember what m and v represent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

mass and velocity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And that's correct about m and v, what should we use for the mass in this problem?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kg and m/s for velocity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, so which of our given numbers is related to mass? (we'll need to convert units a little)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ya my bad 6804 kg and 50 mph

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are pounds or kmph more closely related to kg?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh okay! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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