1. Convert Units:
* Mass: Convert grams to kilograms (1 kg = 1000 g)
453 g * (1 kg / 1000 g) = 0.453 kg
* Speed: Convert miles per hour to meters per second (1 mph ≈ 0.447 m/s)
30 mph * (0.447 m/s / 1 mph) ≈ 13.41 m/s
2. Calculate Momentum:
* Momentum (p) = mass (m) * velocity (v)
p = 0.453 kg * 13.41 m/s
p ≈ 6.07 kg·m/s
Therefore, the momentum of the football is approximately 6.07 kg·m/s.