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What is the magnitude and direction of the momentum of a 1200 kg truck traveling at 20m/s towards the east

Respuesta :

Given :

A 1200 kg truck traveling at 20 m/s towards the east.

To Find :

The magnitude and direction of the momentum.

Solution :

We know, momentum is given by :

Momentum, P = mv

P = 1200 × 20 kg m/s

P = 24000 kg m/s

Now, we know, direction of momentum is same as the direction of velocity.

Therefore, momentum of truck is 24000 kg m/s and direction is towards the east.