Hail stone Momentum Problem

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In summary, the "Hail Stone Momentum Problem" is a physics problem that involves calculating the momentum of hailstones as they fall from the sky. This is done by multiplying the mass of the hailstone by its velocity, and it helps demonstrate the concept of momentum and its relationship to an object's mass and velocity. Factors that affect the momentum of a hailstone include its mass and velocity, and understanding this problem is important in understanding the fundamental principle of momentum in physics. It is also relevant to real life situations as it can be used to calculate the impact force of falling objects and design structures to withstand such impacts.
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Homework Statement


During an autumn storm, a 0.012kg hail stone traveling at 20.0m/s made a 0.20cm deep dent in the hood of Darnell's new car. What average force did the car exert to stop the damaging hail stone?
m= 0.012kg
v= 20m/s
d= .002m


Homework Equations


p=mv
j= f delta t


The Attempt at a Solution



I'm just confused :/
 
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Never mind, I was able to solve it. :D

.012kg * 1/2(20m/s)^2 / .002m = 1200 N

Too easy :)
 
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Hello Marco! What is the relation between average force and change in momentum?
 
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That's good!
 

What is the "Hail Stone Momentum Problem"?

The "Hail Stone Momentum Problem" is a common physics problem that involves calculating the momentum of hailstones as they fall from the sky. It is used to demonstrate the concept of momentum and its relationship to the mass and velocity of an object.

How do you calculate the momentum of a hailstone?

The momentum of a hailstone can be calculated by multiplying its mass (measured in kilograms) by its velocity (measured in meters per second). This is represented by the equation p = m x v, where p is the momentum, m is the mass, and v is the velocity.

What factors affect the momentum of a hailstone?

The momentum of a hailstone is affected by its mass and velocity. The greater the mass and velocity of the hailstone, the greater its momentum will be.

Why is the "Hail Stone Momentum Problem" important?

The "Hail Stone Momentum Problem" is important because it helps us understand the concept of momentum, which is a fundamental principle in physics. It also demonstrates the relationship between an object's mass and velocity and its momentum.

How is the "Hail Stone Momentum Problem" relevant to real life situations?

The "Hail Stone Momentum Problem" is relevant to real life situations because it can be used to calculate the impact force of objects falling from a height, such as hailstones. This information can be useful in understanding the potential damage caused by falling objects and in designing structures to withstand such impacts.

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