What is the vector diagram for a falling egg's momentum at 10m/s?

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To determine the momentum of a 50g egg falling at 10m/s, the momentum is calculated as 0.5 kg·m/s. A vector diagram should be drawn to represent this momentum, with an arrow indicating the direction of the egg's fall. The arrow must also be labeled with the magnitude of the momentum. Clarity in direction and magnitude is essential for the diagram. The discussion concludes with confirmation of understanding the requirements for the vector diagram.
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i need to solve the following question.

1. Draw a vector digram to show the momentum of a 50g egg falling at a rate of 10m/s.
 
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wasi90lk said:
i need to solve the following question.

1. Draw a vector digram to show the momentum of a 50g egg falling at a rate of 10m/s.

Welcome to PF.

What do you think the momentum of the egg is traveling at that speed?
That's the magnitude of your vector.

Which direction is it going?
That's your vector isn't it? Given by the magnitude of what you determine the momentum is?
 
LowlyPion said:
Welcome to PF.

What do you think the momentum of the egg is traveling at that speed?
That's the magnitude of your vector.

Which direction is it going?
That's your vector isn't it? Given by the magnitude of what you determine the momentum is?

momentum is 0.5 kg.m/s here.

so basically i have to draw an arrow here, i don't have to write anything else, right?
 
wasi90lk said:
momentum is 0.5 kg.m/s here.

so basically i have to draw an arrow here, i don't have to write anything else, right?

So long as the arrow indicates the direction the egg is going.
You still have to label the magnitude, of course.
 
LowlyPion said:
So long as the arrow indicates the direction the egg is going.
You still have to label the magnitude, of course.

ok got it now. i was confused, thanks.
 
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