Mass (m) = Momentum (p) / Velocity (v)
Here's a breakdown of the relationship:
* Momentum (p) is the measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by multiplying the object's mass (m) by its velocity (v).
* Velocity (v) is the rate of change of an object's position over time, and it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
Key Points:
* Units:
* Momentum is typically measured in kg⋅m/s (kilogram meters per second).
* Velocity is typically measured in m/s (meters per second).
* Mass is typically measured in kg (kilograms).
* Direction: Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. Velocity is also a vector quantity. Mass is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.
Example:
Let's say an object has a momentum of 10 kg⋅m/s and a velocity of 2 m/s. To find its mass, we can use the formula:
* m = p / v
* m = (10 kg⋅m/s) / (2 m/s)
* m = 5 kg
Therefore, the object has a mass of 5 kg.
