Understanding Momentum
* Momentum (p) is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by:
* p = m * v
* where:
* p = momentum
* m = mass
* v = velocity (speed and direction)
Solving for Speed
1. We know:
* Momentum (p) = 600 kg-m/s
* Mass (m) = 300 kg
2. Rearrange the momentum equation to solve for velocity (speed):
* v = p / m
3. Substitute the values:
* v = 600 kg-m/s / 300 kg
4. Calculate the speed:
* v = 2 m/s
Answer: The speed of Spaceship 1 and 2 is 2 m/s.