Two rockets launched, Find net momentum

In summary, the net horizontal momentum of the two rockets, Rocket A and Rocket B, is 942100.65 kgm/s. Rocket A has a mass of 1656.4 kg and a velocity of 5.0 m/s at an angle of 15.9 degrees measured off of the positive horizontal axis, while Rocket B has a mass of 1318.7 kg and a velocity of 960.8 m/s at an angle of 42.5 degrees measured off of the positive horizontal axis. The net momentum is calculated by adding the individual momentums of the two rockets.
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Two rockets are launched. Rocket A has a mass of 1656.4 kg and a velocity of 5.0 m/s at an angle of 15.9 degrees measured off of the positive horizontal axis. Rocket B has a mass of 1318.7 kg and a velocity of 960.8 m/s at an angle of 42.5 degrees measured off of the positive horizontal axis. Find the net horizontal momentum (in kgm/s) of the two rockets.
 
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P=mvcos

Rocket A
p=1656.4*5cos15.9
p=7965.14

Rocket B
p=1318.7*960.8cos42.5
p=934135.51

net p=p1+p2+p3...etc

net p=7965.14+934135.51

NET P=942100.65?
 
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Looks good, based on the given information. But it seems weird that the two speeds would be so different, you might want to double check that you are using the correct numbers. The first rocket is slower than a running human, while the second one is going nearly 3 times the speed of sound!
 

1. What is net momentum?

Net momentum is the total momentum of a system. It is the vector sum of the individual momentums of all objects within the system.

2. How is net momentum calculated?

Net momentum is calculated by multiplying the mass of an object by its velocity and adding the momentums of all objects in the system together.

3. Why is net momentum important?

Net momentum is important because it helps us understand the overall motion and interactions of objects within a system. It can also be used to predict the future motion of the system.

4. How do two launched rockets affect net momentum?

When two rockets are launched, the net momentum will depend on the individual momentums of each rocket. If the rockets have the same mass and velocity, the net momentum will be zero. However, if the rockets have different masses or velocities, the net momentum will be non-zero.

5. Can the net momentum of a system change?

Yes, the net momentum of a system can change if there is a change in the individual momentums of objects within the system. In the case of two launched rockets, the net momentum of the system will change as the rockets continue to move and accelerate.

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