A 2.0-kg ball is travelling east at 8.0 ~ Momentum

In summary, momentum is a measure of an object's tendency to keep moving in a particular direction and is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity. The formula for calculating momentum is p = mv and it is directly related to an object's motion. The greater the mass of an object, the greater its momentum will be. Momentum can also be transferred between objects through collisions or interactions, with the total momentum remaining constant in a closed system.
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A 2.0-kg ball is traveling east at 8.0 m/s when it has a perfectly elastic head-on collision with a 3.0-kg ball traveling west at 10.0 m/s. What are the final velocities of the two balls?

Please help I don't know where to start
 
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You know momentum is conserved when bodies collide, start with the momentum principle:
M1Vi + M2Vi = M1Vf + M2Vf

And try another formula, which represents the conservation of kinetic energy:

1/2(M1)(Vi)^2 + 1/2(M2)(Vi)^2 = 1/2(M1)(Vf)^2 + 1/2(M2)(Vf)^2
 

FAQ: A 2.0-kg ball is travelling east at 8.0 ~ Momentum

What is momentum?

Momentum is a measure of an object's tendency to keep moving in a particular direction. It is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity.

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

The formula for calculating momentum is p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.

How is momentum related to an object's motion?

Momentum is directly related to an object's motion, as it is a measure of how much force is required to change the object's velocity.

How does the mass of an object affect its momentum?

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its momentum will be, assuming the velocity remains constant.

Can momentum be transferred between objects?

Yes, momentum can be transferred between objects through collisions or interactions. In a closed system, the total momentum will remain constant.

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