Understanding Momentum
* Momentum (p) is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by:
* p = m * v
* where:
* p is momentum (in kg*m/s)
* m is mass (in kg)
* v is velocity (in m/s)
Solving for Velocity
1. Rearrange the formula: We need to find velocity (v), so let's rearrange the momentum formula:
* v = p / m
2. Plug in the values:
* v = 300 kg*m/s / 2000 kg
3. Calculate:
* v = 0.15 m/s
Answer: The velocity of the car is 0.15 m/s.