Understanding Momentum
Momentum is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by the following formula:
* Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
Applying the Formula
* Mass (m) = 400 kg
* Velocity (v) = 30 m/s
Calculation:
* Momentum (p) = 400 kg × 30 m/s = 12,000 kg·m/s
Answer:
The magnitude of the car's momentum is 12,000 kg·m/s.