Momentum Calculation

Question

How do you calculate the momentum of a bullet with a mass of 10g?

NEET Faculty · Answer

To calculate the momentum of a 10g bullet:

Convert mass to kg: 10g = 0.01 kg
Use the formula: Momentum (p) = mass (m) Ã— velocity (v)
If velocity is given (let's say 500 m/s), then:
p = 0.01 kg Ã— 500 m/s = 5 kgÂ·m/s

Remember, momentum is a vector quantity, so direction matters in real-world problems.

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