Understanding Momentum
* Momentum (p) is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by: p = m * v
* Where:
* p = momentum (kg m/s)
* m = mass (kg)
* v = velocity (m/s)
Solving for Mass
1. We know:
* Momentum (p) = 0.25 kg m/s
* Velocity (v) = 0.5 m/s
2. Rearrange the momentum formula to solve for mass:
* m = p / v
3. Plug in the values:
* m = 0.25 kg m/s / 0.5 m/s
4. Calculate the mass:
* m = 0.5 kg
Therefore, the mass of the beach ball is 0.5 kilograms.
