momentum
Momentum is the speed or force of motion. Momentum is the mass and velocity of an object. In physics, momentum has two different types of momentum, linear momentum or translational momentum. Linear momentum is a vector quantity, having magnitude and direction.
In mathematical terms, here's an equation:
p=mv
P equals the momentum (in kg*m/s), m equals mass (in kg), and v equals velocity (in m/s).
In mathematical terms, here's an equation:
p=mv
P equals the momentum (in kg*m/s), m equals mass (in kg), and v equals velocity (in m/s).
relation to tug of war
review questionsA team has a total mass of 1000 kg and is holding and pulling a 5 kg rope, they pull at a speed of 5m/s. What are their momentum?
5025 kg*m/s The losing team is being pulled, what does the losing team need to do in order to win? Pull faster or harder. |
Momentum relates to tug of war because of the more force you pull the rope, the more speed you have to winning.
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