How Do You Calculate the Momentum of a Moving Car?

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To calculate the momentum of a moving car, use the formula momentum = mass x velocity. For a 1,168 kg car traveling at 14 m/s, the momentum is calculated as 16,352 kg·m/s. The calculations were confirmed as correct by peers in the discussion. The user successfully submitted the assignment based on this calculation. The process highlights the importance of peer validation in solving physics problems.
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Homework Statement


Determine the momentum of a 1,168kg car moving northward with a velocity of 14m/s.


Homework Equations


Momentum = mass x velocity


The Attempt at a Solution


1168 kg x 14 m/s = 16352 Units

Am I correct??
 
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Hi Hannah1! :wink:

Looks ok. :smile:
 
tiny-tim said:
Hi Hannah1! :wink:

Looks ok. :smile:

Hey tiny-tim! :-p

Thanks! I submitted the assignment, and it was correct.
 
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