Understanding Momentum
Momentum is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by:
* Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
Applying the Formula
* Mass (m): 57 kg
* Velocity (v): 27 m/s (north)
Calculation:
* Momentum (p) = 57 kg × 27 m/s
* Momentum (p) = 1539 kg·m/s (north)
Answer: The momentum of the cheetah is 1539 kg·m/s north.
