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If two identical cars are traveling at different velocities which car has the greater momentum?
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∙ 14y ago
Momentum is equal to the product of mass and velocity, so if the mass is equal, the one with greater velocity has greater momentum.
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How can it be possible for two objects with different velocities to have the same momentum?
The momentum product can be the same with different velocities; m1V=m2rV thus m1/m2=r ratio with V1=rV1.
Could tow cars that are driving down the highway have the same momentum but different velocities?
Its nothing!
What the momentum between two identical balls traveling toward each other at thae same speed from opposites direction?
The momentum of one ball will be exactly the opposite of the momentum of the other ball. The total momentum in this case will be zero.
Is the momentum of a large bus greater than less than that of a small car traveling at the same speed?
Momentum is a function of velocity and mass, therefore, assuming a "large" bus has more mass than a "small" car the bus would have more momentum since the velocities are the same.
What is the total momentum between two identical balls traveling toward each other at the same speed from opposite directions?
They have identical momentum before the collision . The total momentum will the the same before and after the collision. When the balls collide they will bounce apart both with same force and so the same momentum as originally - but in opposite directions. This assumes no energy loss in an ideal elastic collision.
Can momenta cancel?
Yes. If the force of momentum is equal in both directions, the momentum will cancel. This can occur if two objects with equal momentum traveling in different directions collide.
Why do you need momentum?
Momentum is defined as the "Mass in Motion". It is a Vector quantity. It depends on two variables (Object Mass and Velocity) . Its direction is same as objects velocity direction. In physics momentum is required to specify the motion of the object . If two bodies of same masses having different velocities have different momentum , in a similar way bodies of different masses having same velocity have different momentum. So , in order to describe the motion of object clearly one of the tool in classical mechanics is momentum
How can two toy cars have equal and opposite momentum if travelling at different speeds?
Different weights and traveling in opposite directions.
How can two cars have equal and opposite momentum if travelling at differen speeds?
Different weights and traveling in opposite directions.
what is the momentum of a 1400kg car traveling at 25 m/s?
The momentum of a 1400 kg car traveling at 25 m/s is: momentum = mass x velocity momentum = 1400 kg x 25 m/s momentum = 35,000 kg m/s Therefore, the momentum of the 1400 kg car traveling at 25 m/s is 35,000 kg m/s
Would a 34 kg ball moving at 8 ms have a greater or lower momentum than the 35 kg ball?
If both balls are moving at the same speed (velocity), the heavier (more massive) will have the greater momentum. Momentum is the product of mass and velocity. With identical velocities, the more massive object will have the greater momentum. If a 34 kg ball and a 35 kg ball are both moving at 8 m/s as asked, then the 34 kg ball will have less momentum than the 35 kg ball.
How can a car and semi truck have the same momentum?
By traveling at the same speed. Kinetic energy is a completely different story, however.
