Understanding Momentum
* Momentum (p) is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by:
* p = m * v
* where:
* m = mass (kg)
* v = velocity (m/s)
Solving for Velocity
1. Rearrange the momentum equation to solve for velocity:
* v = p / m
2. Plug in the given values:
* v = 900 kg m/s / 150 kg
3. Calculate the velocity:
* v = 6 m/s
Answer: The speed of Spaceship 1 (and Spaceship 2 since they have the same mass and momentum) is 6 m/s.