Understanding Momentum
* Momentum (p) is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated as:
* p = mv
* where 'm' is the mass and 'v' is the velocity.
Solving for Speed
1. Given information:
* Mass (m) = 150 kg
* Momentum (p) = 900 kgms
2. Rearrange the momentum equation to solve for speed (v):
* v = p / m
3. Substitute the given values:
* v = 900 kgms / 150 kg
4. Calculate the speed:
* v = 6 m/s
Therefore, the speed of Spaceship 1 and 2 is 6 meters per second.