Momentum of 0.150kg Baseball Thrown at 35m/s

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In summary, momentum is a measure of an object's motion, calculated by multiplying its mass and velocity. The momentum of a 0.150kg baseball thrown at 35m/s is 5.25 kg*m/s. The mass and velocity of the baseball directly affect its momentum, with a larger mass and faster velocity resulting in a greater momentum. According to the law of conservation of momentum, the total momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external force. In this scenario, the momentum of the baseball remains the same unless acted upon by external forces like air resistance or gravity.
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What is the momentum of a 0.150kg baseball thrown with a velocity of 35m/s toward home plate?
 
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Momentum, p, is defined by:

[tex]p = mv[/tex]

Where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

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Reply by Nick B. Who Should Get 10 Points Points for Doing This

The answer is, 5.25 kg m/s...if you would like to know how I got this answer, ask Nick or Monica or Emily.

PS all three of us should get credit.

PSS Mr. Carey, please adopt Monica
 

FAQ: Momentum of 0.150kg Baseball Thrown at 35m/s

What is momentum?

Momentum is a measure of the quantity of motion an object has. It is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity.

What is the momentum of a 0.150kg baseball thrown at 35m/s?

The momentum of a 0.150kg baseball thrown at 35m/s is 5.25 kg*m/s.

How does the mass of the baseball affect its momentum?

The momentum of an object is directly proportional to its mass. This means that the larger the mass of the baseball, the greater its momentum will be.

How does the velocity of the baseball affect its momentum?

The momentum of an object is directly proportional to its velocity. This means that the faster the baseball is thrown, the greater its momentum will be.

Is momentum conserved in this scenario?

Yes, according to the law of conservation of momentum, the total momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external force. In this scenario, the momentum of the baseball before and after it is thrown remains the same, unless acted upon by an external force like air resistance or gravity.

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