Momentum is mass times velocity. Suppose the momentum of a 185. g object is kg m measured to be 163. Calculate the object's velocity. S Be sure your answer has a unit symbol and the correct number of significant digits. Solution: p = Write down the definition of momentum. m v = pm Solve for velocity. m v = (163.) (0.185) Put in the data given. S m v = 30.155... Use the calculator. S m Round to the correct number of significant digits. v = 30.2 S No mistakes

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Momentum is mass times velocity. Suppose the momentum of a 185. g object is
kg•m
Calculate the object's velocity.
S
measured to be 163.
Be sure your answer has a unit symbol and the correct number of significant
digits.
Solution:
V
Write down the definition of momentum.
m
v = pm
Solve for velocity.
(163.) (0.185)
Put in the data given.
V =
S
m
v = 30.155...
Use the calculator.
S
Round to the correct number of significant
digits.
v = 30.2
S
No mistakes
Transcribed Image Text:Momentum is mass times velocity. Suppose the momentum of a 185. g object is kg•m Calculate the object's velocity. S measured to be 163. Be sure your answer has a unit symbol and the correct number of significant digits. Solution: V Write down the definition of momentum. m v = pm Solve for velocity. (163.) (0.185) Put in the data given. V = S m v = 30.155... Use the calculator. S Round to the correct number of significant digits. v = 30.2 S No mistakes
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