Question

question 1
suppose a cart of 0.5 kg is moving at a velocity of +6 m/s in the x - direction. what is the magnitude of the momentum of the cart (in kgm/s)?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for momentum

Momentum \(p = mv\), where \(m\) is mass and \(v\) is velocity.

Step2: Substitute the given values

Given \(m = 0.5\space kg\) and \(v=6\space m/s\). Then \(p=(0.5)(6)\).

Step3: Calculate the value

\(p = 3\space kg\cdot m/s\).

Answer:

\(3\space kg\cdot m/s\)