Momentum if Velocity is Doubled

In summary, momentum is a physics concept that describes the quantity of motion of an object and is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity. When velocity is doubled, momentum is also doubled due to their direct relationship. An object cannot have momentum without velocity, but it can have velocity without momentum if its mass is very small. In a closed system, the total momentum is conserved, meaning that it remains the same before and after a collision. This is known as the law of conservation of momentum in physics.
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Homework Statement


A car possesses 25,876 units of momentum. What would the car's new momentum be if the velocity is doubled?


Homework Equations


momentum = mass x velocity


The Attempt at a Solution


momentum = mass x velocity
25,876 = m x v
51,752 = m x 2v

The new car's momentum would be 51,752 units.

Am I right?
 
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Yes, you are correct.
 
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Doc Al said:
Yes, you are correct.

Thank you! I submitted the answer, and I was indeed correct. :smile:
 

What is momentum?

Momentum is a physics concept that describes the quantity of motion of an object. It is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity.

How is momentum affected when velocity is doubled?

When velocity is doubled, momentum is also doubled. This is because momentum is directly proportional to velocity. As velocity increases, so does the object's momentum.

What is the relationship between momentum and velocity?

Momentum and velocity have a direct relationship. As velocity increases, so does momentum. This means that if velocity is doubled, momentum is also doubled.

Can an object have momentum without velocity?

No, an object cannot have momentum without velocity. Momentum is dependent on an object's velocity, so if an object is not moving, it has no momentum. However, an object can have velocity without momentum if its mass is very small.

How is momentum conserved in a closed system?

In a closed system, momentum is conserved, meaning that the total momentum of the system before and after a collision remains the same. This is known as the law of conservation of momentum and is an important principle in physics.

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