Can objects that have different masses/velocities have equal momentum?

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Start date Jul 21, 2014
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Objects with different masses and velocities can indeed have equal momentum. For instance, an object with a mass of 2 kg and a velocity of 6 m/s has a momentum of 12 kg-m/s, which is the same as an object with a mass of 12 kg and a velocity of 1 m/s. This demonstrates that momentum is the product of mass and velocity, allowing for various combinations to yield the same momentum value. The discussion confirms that equal momentum can occur despite differing mass and velocity. Understanding this principle is essential in physics.

Jul 21, 2014

nukes123

Does an object that has a mass of x and velocity of x4 momentum equal to one's that has a mass of x/2 and a velocity of x8?

For example: Object A has mass of 2 kg and velocity of 6 m/s. Object B has mass 12 kg and velocity 1 m/s.
So do both have momentum of 12 kg-m/s?

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Jul 21, 2014

Fightfish

Yes, that is correct.

Jul 21, 2014

nukes123

Thank you!

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