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Using the Momentum equation what is the momentum of a cheetah that is 30 kg and is moving at 50 m/s?
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Momentum (p) is calculated as mass x velocity, so p=mv.
In your problem, m=30kg, and v =50m/s so:
p=mv
p=30kg x 50m/s
p=1500kgm/s
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